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Meet The Counselors!
Ms. Conforti
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Ms. Stuhr
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Email: kendra.conforti@dmschools.org
Last Name Split: A-L Pronouns: she/her/hers Phone: (515) 242-7911 ext: 5423 Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 9 AM M-F 10:30 AM -12:30 PM |
Email: amelia.stuhr@dmschools.org
Last Name Split: M-Z Pronouns: she/her/hers Phone: (515) 242-7911 ext: 5414 Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 9 AM M-F 10:30 AM -12:30 PM |
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Hello everyone! I am so excited to begin my 1st year as a Professional School Counselor at McCombs Middle School. The past 2 years I have worked as a therapist doing Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for students with autism. I just moved to Des Moines from Dubuque and am so excited to explore the area. I am always outside doing things like running, kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking! I love to eat spicy snacks like Takis, buffalo wings, and cream cheese stuffed jalapenos. It makes me so happy to meet new people and I am a huge advocate for inclusivity and practicing grace!
Central College - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - 2017 Loras College - Masters in School Counseling - 2020 |
Hi everyone! This is my 1st year as a Professional School Counselor at McCombs Middle School! I taught literacy for the last six years both at Cedar Rapids Community Schools and ADM Community Schools. I made the transition because I am a big advocate for mental health awareness and enjoy supporting students on a deeper level than the classroom allows! Traveling is my favorite hobby along with reading, biking, hiking, and playing with my dog, Jameson! My favorite family traditions are pizza Sundays and trying out different ice cream shops around town.
University of Iowa - Bachelor Arts in English & Secondary Education - 2014 Drake University - Masters of Science in School Counseling - 2020 |
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Our role as your school counselors is to advocate and provide support to the entire McCombs Middle School family, while maximizing student potential and academic achievement. We collaborate closely with administrators, staff, families, and the community to ensure all students are provided the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, academically, socially, and emotionally. Below are the essential elements in our comprehensive school counseling program.
Counseling LessonsSchool counseling content related to academic, career, and personal/social development is provided to all students through collaboration with teachers. Topics may include: Communication Skills, Self-Esteem, Bully Prevention, Social Skills, Resiliency, etc.
• Classroom Instruction • Interdisciplinary Activities • Group Activities • |
Student PlanningSelf‐concept development, interpersonal relationship skills development, decision making, skill building, and developing interests in careers are examples of topics that can be addressed at the middle school to prepare students for career and education planning for high school.
• Individual & Small Group Evaluation • Individual & Small Group Advisement • • Individual & Small Group Review of goals & Goal-setting |
Responsive ServicesCounseling and crisis response is designed to meet the immediate needs of students whose problems put their academic, career, and/or personal/social development at risk. Students who are unable to cope with a situation, are on the brink of choosing unhealthy solutions, or have already made unwise choices benefit from these services.
• Individual & Small Group Counseling • Crisis Counseling/Response • • Consultation • Peer mediation • Referrals • |
System SupportThis includes indirect school counseling management activities that carry on and enhance the entire school counseling program and involve staff and community relations, special research, and school support activities.
• Professional Development • Consultation • Collaboration • Teaming • Program Management & Promotion • |
*Please note that school counselors cannot provide therapy. Referrals for outside counseling services are available for children and families who would like additional support.
