The Bryn Mawr School

At Bryn Mawr, we know that girls thrive when they feel known, understood, and supported.

Our Student Support Services department consists of academic specialists, counselors, and nurses at all divisions. We work together to advocate, collaborate, and facilitate student success. We support the academic, behavioral, social/emotional, health and well being of all students. As a department, we empower students to embrace their full potential, in mind, body and spirit.

Counseling

The counseling program at Bryn Mawr is dedicated to empowering all students to achieve success, and personal wellness through development and support of their academic, social/emotional, and physical well-being. Counselors partner with students, teachers, administrators, and families to provide direct services and education. Direct services are provided through classroom lessons, whole grade activities and schoolwide presentations. Individual/small group counseling, consultation, and parent/ faculty information sessions are also offered as needed.

List of 3 members.

Farah Evans M.Ed., LCPC 98

Director Student Support Services & Upper School Counselor

410-323-8800 x1208

Program Information
The Upper School counseling program continues to implement developmentally appropriate aspects of the Health and Wellness curriculum in order to provide comprehensive services for all students in grades 9-12. The curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics surrounding social/emotional learning, physical/sexual health and intellectual development. The Health and Wellness curriculum standards are met through a variety of programming options, including but not limited to cross curricular programming, seminar classes, individual and small group support, student retreats, and advisory.
Kate Stratton MS

Middle School Dean of Students, Learning Specialist, and Counselor

410-323-8800 x1220

Program Information
The Middle School counseling program provides comprehensive services for all students in grades 6-8 to best support academic success and student wellbeing. The curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics surrounding social/emotional learning, physical/sexual health and intellectual development through a cross-curricular approach and special programming facilitated by the counselor and the advisory program.
Debra Waranch LCSW-C

Lower School Counselor

410-323-8800 x1216

Program Information
The Lower School counseling program enables each of our girls to find their voice, feel empowered, and develop healthy coping skills. The counselor teaches a monthly value to the entire Lower School. In the context of the values program, students learn conflict resolution, social skill development, mindfulness, communication, and decision-making skills creating a foundation for their development.

Lower School

Academic support in the Lower School typically means working with a reading specialist to develop foundational reading skills in first, second and third grade. Individualized support and tutoring is offered as-needed in areas of reading, math, study skills and writing.

Support Includes:

Homogeneous Language Arts groups in grades 1-2
Homogeneous Math groups in grades 3-5
Reading tutoring
Differentiated instruction
Quarterly individualized progress reports

Middle School

A Learning Specialist is available to Middle School students during the day for appointments and consultation. The Learning Specialist also co-teaches a study skills class in which students are guided in organizational, learning and test-taking strategies to thrive in Middle School and beyond.

Support includes:

Math and English Labs for 6th and 7th grade students
Homework Labs
Access to Upper School Peer Mentoring program
Implementation of Formal Educational Plans
Student Progress Meetings

Upper School

An Upper School Learning Specialist provides support with academic content, general study skills, planning, and organization. The Learning Specialist also manages the Resource Center where peer tutoring and learning support are provided individually and in small group settings through our peer mentoring program.

Support includes:

Resource Center
Implementation of Formal Educational Plans
Peer Mentoring Program for all subject areas
Student Progress Meetings
ACP - Assigned Class Prep built into 9th grade schedule

Advisory Program

Bryn Mawr’s advisory program is a cornerstone of the unwavering support we provide each student. We ensure that every girl has an encouraging adult who is present and involved in her academic and extracurricular life. Middle and Upper School advisories are grouped by grade level and stay together through the division. Advisory time may be dedicated to wellness or leadership programming, group activities, or spent relaxing and socializing as classmates and friends. In Lower School, homerooms function as advisory groups through daily activities and discussions grounded in the Responsive Classroom philosophy and techniques.

Peer Education Program

The Peer Education program provides Upper School students an opportunity to work with younger students to encourage positive relationships and healthy decision-making. The program is supported by the Christopher O’Neil Memorial Fund, created by Tom and Pam O’Neil in memory of their 17-year-old son, Christopher, who was killed in 1992 in an automobile accident involving a teenage drunk driver.