It is with great pleasure that we announce that Southern Maryland Christian Academy has brought on a school counselor to the team this year to provide counseling services and guidance to children and families at SMCA. Our new school counselor is Mrs. Charnock, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from John Hopkins University. She has been providing counseling services in Southern Maryland for over ten years, much of this time was spent as a school-based counselor in the Charles County public school system.

It is such a blessing to have a school counselor that is always there to offer a listening ear and advice to students at crucial turning points in their lives. Whether working with our elementary, middle or high school students, it will be a huge asset to have someone to help our students get through difficult times. Having a counselor will profoundly impact our students lives by improving their outlook on school, family and the future. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” -2 Timothy 1:7.

Mrs. Charnock looks forward to creating an environment for students to find their path to a successful school year. “I would like the students here at SMCA to think of my office as a warm and friendly place, where they are always welcome. My office is also a safe haven – a place where they can get help if they feel upset or worried.” Having a school counselor this year means offering: Individual One-on-One Counseling, Small Group Sessions, Meditations/ Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Classroom Lessons, Classroom Observation, Academic Interventions, Advocacy & Support at Educational Meetings and Resource Coordination and Referral services.

You will see her around campus forming relationships with students. If you see her,  welcome her to the SMCA family. 

-Sarah Hayden