Ricki Perry - School Counselor, serving grades 6 & 7
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Mrs. Perry received her undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas before completing her graduate degree in School Counseling from the University of Virginia. Mrs. Perry is licensed in school counseling for grades PreK - 12, and has her Nationally Certified Counselor endorsement. In her free time, Mrs. Perry enjoys gardening, camping, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her family. As a Nelsonian, you might see Mrs. Perry enjoying a soccer game, taking a swim in the Tye River Hippie Hole or even getting groceries at the Lovingston Food Lion. :)

Marin Tettelbach - School Counselor, serving grade 8
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Ms. Tettelbach received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Longwood University. After completing her graduate studies in 2021, Ms. Tettelbach worked as a school counselor at William Monroe High School in Greene County for two years. She is very excited about helping students in Nelson as they begin their high school careers. Outside of work, Ms. Tettelbach enjoys jogging the trails, eating ice cream and reading. Ms. Tettelbach is currently training for a marathon in October. We are so happy to have Ms. Tettelbach join our Nelson counseling team.

NMS School Counseling Mission: The school counseling program at Nelson Middle school will provide service, support and advocacy for all students, parents, teachers and administrators to create an atmosphere that promotes lifelong learning. This is accomplished through core curriculum classroom lessons, small groups, individual student planning, and responsive services that are reflective of the data derived about our students’ needs.

NMS School Counseling Vision: Nelson Middle School will foster students who become skilled, responsible, and productive citizens. They will be ready for the rigor of high school and excited about the career and college opportunities ahead of them. The comprehensive school counseling program at Nelson Middle School will empower all students to realize and reach for their full potential and make a positive difference in the world around them.