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Mark M. Jones (school counselor)(full-time)

mark.jones2@apsva.us.  703-228-2302

I am Mark Jones, and am the full-time school counselor for Nottingham. I went to Connecticut College for undergraduate and George Washington University for my Masters degree. I once upon a time was a trial lawyer, and now I am very happy being a school counselor. I teach lessons, lead small groups and meet with students individually to help them with social and emotional issues. I am happiest when I am outside and moving – gardening, biking, running, playing tennis, kayaking and sailing. Oh, and I read a lot of nonfiction books, so if you have any good ones, let me know.

My approach with students is to be solution focused, rather than problem focused. I ask them to tell me what their best hopes are for how I can be helpful. We look for exceptions to the problem and imagine a future that is better. Through dialogue (and a lot of questions from me) we identify things that have worked so they can do more of those and talk about tools they would like to try.  I encourage them to notice when things are better so they can learn their coping strengths and resources.

 

Confidentiality

Privacy and confidentiality are essential to having an effective school counseling program. Nottingham recognizes the importance of good communication and good working relationships between students, parents, and the school. Therefore, every effort will be made to protect student and parent privacy rights except under certain limited conditions. These conditions generally included safety issues (harm to self and/others), legal issues, and professional responsibilities (see the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors at www.schoolcounselor.org).

 

Kizzy Dohr (school social worker)

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 kizzy.campbell@apsva.us.    School: 703-228-5290

Office Hours:  Monday afternoons, full day Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Hello, I am the school social worker for Nottingham. This is my first year at Arlington Public Schools and I feel so welcome. I received my bachelor’s degree of Social Work degree at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke & my Master of Social Work at Fayetteville State University. Prior to starting at APS, I worked 4 years as a school social worker in at Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina. I recently moved to Bowie Maryland with my beloved husband and our son. My interest includes making films, trying new foods from different cultures and traveling. I’m looking forward to working with the Nottingham family. I know we will have a great year.

Maggie Dassira (school psychologist)

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margaret.dassira@apsva.us.    703-228-2297

Office Hours: 1/2 day Mondays, and full day Tuesdays and Wednesdays

I am the school psychologist at Nottingham. This is my third year with APS and third as a school psychologist. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech in 2015 and attended graduate school at James Madison University for my School Psychology degree. In between undergrad and graduate school, I worked for Falls Church City Public School as a special education paraprofessional. I supported 3rd/4th graders and loved being in the classroom. I grew up in Falls Church City and have enjoyed moving into the Arlington area, especially being able to explore so many new restaurants and coffee shops. Since I currently live in an apartment and can’t have my own garden right now, I have started collecting plants and am constantly adding new ones to my windowsill. I also enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.