COUNSELOR:
Mrs. McCallum
SCHOOL:
Anna E. Barry Elementary School
Guidance Office:
Located on the first floor, down the stairs, after the restrooms
SCHOOL PHONE:
(413) 594-3425
I have been the School Counselor at Barry for close to eleven years. I love
my job. I am certified as a SAC and have my LICSW. I graduated from UMASS
and received my Masters from Smith College.
I have different responsibilities in my role as Counselor and tell the
children that I am another "adult friend" at Barry that helps children do
their best in school.
My role consists of the following:
-classroom assistance
-help teachers and other staff when needed
-involvement in various meetings (504, IEP, etc.)
-offer support to parents/guardians
-co-lead the RAK Club(Random Acts of Kindness)
-504 chairperson
-member of the Instructional Support Team
-counsel students individually and in groups
-develop behavioral plans
-lead Parent Coffee Hour
and more...
My office is located on the first floor near grade 1 classrooms. Please feel
free to stop by if you have any concerns about your child.
To help all students succeed in school. Our school's mission statement is to
educate children. We are dedicated to the proper preparation and instruction
of elementary school students in order that they may successfully continue
with their education, reach their potential, pursue their aspirations and
eventually become contributing community members. In achieving these goals
we must be responsive in addressing all factors which influence the
educational, emotional and social development of children in a manner which
is appropriate, purposeful and meaningful to each individual.
