Counseling

Welcome to the McQueen Counseling Department

Follow us on Instagram: @mcqueencounseling  

The mission of the McQueen Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program which facilitates the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. The school counselors provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement so that all students can graduate prepared for college and career success.

 

COUNSELORS:

Last Names A-C 

Mrs. Julie Benson

Phone: 775-337-9886

Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/jbensonmcqueencounselor

 

Last Names D-Ho 

Mrs. Tiffany Schweickert

Phone: 775-337-9884

Schedule an Appointment: https://calendly.com/tschweickert-washoeschools/30min

 

Last Names Hp-Mor 

Ms. Kristy Smith

Phone: 775-337-9882

Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/kmsmith-1

 

Last Names Mos-Sam

Mrs. Erin Parker

Phone: 775-337-9885

Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/erin-parker-1

 

Last Names San-Z

Mrs. Brandy Parnell

Phone: 775-337-9883

Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/brandy-parnell

 

Mrs. Brooke Streeter, Mental Health Professional

Phone: 775-337-9893

Mrs. Streeter is our school's Mental Health Professional and is charged with providing extra support to McQueen students experiencing overwhelming challenges at school and/or in their personal lives. If students feel that they need extra support at school, they must first consult with their school counselor to determine if a referral to Mrs. Streeter is the next best step. 

 

Mrs. Liz Nicklin, Family Graduation Advocate

Phone: 774-746-5880 x 32032

Mrs. Nicklin is our school's Family Graduation Advocate and is charged with supporting our counselors, families, and ultimately our students on the path to graduation. In addition to working regularly with our counselors and staff, Mrs. Nicklin's duties also include:

• Working with our school attendance department to contact families early and develop solutions and plans for students to regularly attend school.
• Partnering with the district truancy department to conduct home visits for students who are chronically absent.
• Partnering with our school's Career Center to increase students' exposure to resources for career and college planning.