MMS is pleased to welcome our new Counselor, Mrs. Dollie Jones. Mrs. Jones joined us at the beginning of the year. She jumped in with both feet from Day 1, going above and beyond for students and faculty alike. She got us up and running with schedules in record time. She has already begun planning for state testing, and she’s created rapport with students as if she’d been here for years. Mrs. Jones has also introduced strategies and programs that are already having an impact on the climate at MMS.
On the wall outside her office are three posters: a Self-care Checklist, suggestions for turning negative self-talk into positive affirmations, and a sign-up sheet for "Chat and Chew". Students can sign up to join her for lunch. On the surface, it looks like students are simply sharing a meal with the Counselor. In reality, she's giving students the space and time work on everything from social skills to conflict resolution.
Thank you, Mrs. Jones, for all that you do!
