The goal of our Counseling program is to support the awareness of all students being happy, safe, and loved. To establish this awareness, our department will work with students and their families to procure skills in academics, social, emotional, and vocational realms essential for growth within a progressive society. 

Our School Counseling Program includes:

• Monthly Classroom Lessons

• Small Group Sessions (Grief and Loss, Building and Sustaining Friendships, Family Changes)

• Individual Counseling

• Community Referrals (Long-Term Counseling, Food, Housing, Pediatric Care)

• 504 Coordination 

• Collaboration with Teachers and Parents

You can contact the counselors by email by clicking here, Email Bettina Johnson and Email Courtney Huffman Either can be contacted by calling (864) 586-7979.

• Mrs. Courtney Huffman, School Counselor 

• Mrs. Bettina Johnson, School Counselor

• Ms. Mary Watts, RBHS Counselor

• Mrs. Hannah Sorrells, School Psychologist

• Ms. Tiffany Brooks, School Social Worker

• Ms. Felicia Linder, Parent Involvement Facilitator

DMES Counseling Beliefs

We believe that students come first and student growth should be celebrated!

DMES School Counseling Program Mission

The DMES counseling program is focused on building positive student relationships and developing a learning environment where all students can grow. We want to focus on children’s social and emotional growth, academic achievement, and career awareness, while meeting their physical needs. School counselors collaborate with all stakeholders and listen to their perceptions of student needs. We are guided by ethical professional standards and strive to always do what is right.

DMES School Counseling Vision

We hope that all Dalmatians will become kind, respectful, and academically engaged high school students who contribute positively to the Spartanburg community as world class citizens.