Office Hours: 9:00-4:00

PWCS school counselors recognize that students and parents or guardians have a right to know the limits of confidentiality. Please click here to see PWCS Regulation 651-2 regarding information on the confidentiality of student-disclosed information.

Meet your counselors

Erin Schneider

Erin Schneider received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Guilford College. She received for Master of Counseling Degree from Regent University. She has been working as a school counselor since 2002. You can contact Miss Schneider at [email protected].

Amy Sutherland

Amy Sutherland received her Master of Science Degree in School Counseling from Radford University.  She has been an Elementary School Counselor since 2005 and taught middle school math before beginning her counseling career.  She enjoys outdoor festivals/concerts, reading, spending time with friends and traveling.  Feel free to contact Ms. Sutherland at [email protected].

Patty McNeely

Patty McNeely has been an Elementary School Counselor in Prince William County Public Schools since 2005. She holds a license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the area and is passionate about supporting students' emotional and academic growth. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family, creating art, and reading. Feel free to contact Ms. McNeely at [email protected].

What is the role of the school counselor?

We serve the Penn community in a variety of ways…

• Classroom Counseling Lessons: We teach the Prince William County Public Schools Elementary Counseling Curriculum to students in the classroom.
• Small Groups: We conduct small groups on a variety of topics including social skills, self-control, study skills, friendships skills, changing families, and self-concept.
• Individual Counseling: We meet with students individually on various topics depending on the referral. Referrals can be made by parents, administrators, teachers, and the students may refer themselves.

School Counseling Department Vision Statement

All students at Penn Elementary school are high achieving learners who are becoming well prepared for a successful future in middle school, high school, and beyond. All students are engaged in and participate in the comprehensive school counseling program which works together with parents, teachers, administrators, and members of the community. As high achieving lifelong learners Penn students will be productive citizens in their communities in the 21^st century.


School Counseling Program Mission Statement

Through a comprehensive school counseling program, the Penn Elementary School Counseling Department is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and success for all students. We support growth in the areas of personal/social, academic, and career development to help every child reach their full potential and become lifelong learners. In collaboration with Penn administration, staff, and families, we strive to create thriving futures by ensuring every student benefits from a world-class education in an inclusive and empowering environment.

• That all students can achieve when given the proper support
• That all students have dignity and worth
• That all students have the right to participate in and are considered in planning and implementing the school counseling program
• That all students shall have access to a state certified, master's degree level school counselor to deliver the counseling program.

The school counselors will:

• abide by ASCA's professional school counseling standards and ethics.
• collaborate with families, staff, and community to address students' developmental needs.
• continue to use data to improve counseling services and guide the
• comprehensive school counseling program.
• advocate for the success of all students.

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