Welcome to the Wedgefield Counselor page! Here you can find out more about us and our contact information. The mission of our school counseling department, in collaboration with parents/guardians, school staff, and community stakeholders, is to provide a comprehensive, developmental, and accountable school counseling program that enhances all student's academic, college/career, and social/emotional outcomes with the intention of creating both driven and self-confident life-long learners that make positive contributions to the world. School counselors, in accordance with the ASCA National Model, act as leaders and advocates for equity, accessibility, and systemic change as they utilize data that identifies student needs to inform school counseling services provided within each school.
In addition to guidance, we also have a school social worker on campus who is here for support with resources, crisis intervention, counseling, and more. More info about our school social worker, Ms. Wood, is below. I am also looking forward to working with your students!
We look forward to getting to know you this school year!
–Ms. Wright, Ms. Kirkpatrick, and Ms. Wood
MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
MS WRIGHT
My name is Ms. Wright and I am the school counselor for the middle school students here at Wedgefield. I am originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin but came to Orlando from Missouri in 2015. Originally I was an elementary teacher but decided to go back to school for my masters in school counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. This is my first year at Wedgefield School and I’m so excited to be here! I LOVE working with middle schoolers!
As your child’s school counselor in middle school I am here to help them develop effective collaboration and cooperation skills, practice perseverance and self-motivation, develop time management and study skills, and learn how to advocate for themselves. I help create their schedules based on their needs as well as their interests (as our master schedule allows). There may be years when they don’t get one of their top electives, but I try to make sure each student gets at least one of their top two (this also depends on other class NEEDS as well as class space). I support their academics by watching over their grades and conferencing with them to help them make a plan if any of their grades in core subjects start to slip. I am also happy to answer any questions I can for students and parents as they start wondering about what they need to do to prepare for high school. I am also here to support their mental health by being here for check ins as needed. They are able to request to see me through our new smart pass system.
I am also the 504 coordinator for the middle school students.
I welcome parent questions and concerns as well. If you would like to contact me, I am available via email at [email protected] or phone at ext. 437-2225
ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
MS KIRKPATRICK
My name is Ms. Kirkpatrick (or Ms. K) and I am the school counselor for the K-5 students here at Wedgefield. I am originally from Tampa, FL and moved to Orlando to attend UCF, earning my MA degree in Counselor Education on the School Counseling track. I have a certificate in Play Therapy and I am a proud member of the American School Counseling Association and their Orange County chapter. This is my third year at Wedgefield School and I love being a 'Rocket'! I see students in an individual, group, and classroom capacity to deliver Tier 1, 2, and 3 MTSS direct service interventions. I believe it is a big team effort to ensure your child's academic, college/career, and social/emotional goals are met and I am hoping to work together on making this year a 'skyrocketing' success.
Contact Information - If you would like to contact me, I am available via email at [email protected] or phone at ext. 437-2241
Middle School Schedule Corrections/Change Request:
Email Middle School Guidance at [email protected]
Elem. K-5 Process:
Step 1: Teacher / Parent Conference to discuss concerns and develop plan together.
Step 2: Teacher/Parent/Admin Conference to review the plan progress and determine possible additional supports to assist concern.
Step 3: Parent/Admin Conference to review progress and/or look at additional options.
K-5 Parent/Guardian School Counselor Referral Form Link
WEDGEFIELD SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER:
Hi everyone! I'm Ms. Wood, the school-based social worker here at Wedgefield. I grew up in Tampa, FL before moving to Orlando to complete both my undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work. Before joining the team at Wedgefield I gained experience working in a variety of settings in the field of social work, including in a hospital, nursing home, and crisis call line center. I have seen what families and students go through outside of the school setting and it has given me a greater understanding of how I can best support them here at school. As a part of my job I provide resources for students and families, help run our food pantry and food drives, and provide counseling and crisis intervention services to our students. I am grateful to get to work with our wonderful school community.
I can be contacted by phone: 321-413-2989 ext. 437-2279
or email: [email protected]