Student Support Services

Purpose

Staff at Central Middle School partner together to provide support for your child. Each student is assigned to a counselor and Administrative Dean. These roles, in coordination with our Administrators, MTSS Coordinators, Social Workers, and School Psychologists, convene regularly to review student academic performance, attendance, and behavior-related concerns.

Administrative Deans

Administrative Deans assist students in achieving academic success by promoting positive behavior and support students and families with questions regarding student conduct. 

• 6th grade: Amal Younis
• 7th grade: Oscar Andrade
• 8th grade: Caleb Willis
• 6th-8th grade: Joe Meyer

Counselors

Counselors provide assistance to support students' personal, social, career, and academic development. Students are assigned to a counselor based on their last name. Students can schedule an appointment with their counselor using an electronic form or by calling 952-975-7336. 

• Last name A-Ds: Kristine Myers
• Last name Du-Ka: Gretchen Schuett
• Last name Ke-Ns and AVID 7: Foster Killen
• Last name Nu-Sea and Spanish speaking families: Roxanna Bona
• Last name Sei-Z and AVID 8: Kelsey MacQueen

Social Worker

Our Social Worker assists students with emotional well-being and academic achievements and provides support in addressing a wide range of challenges. Social Workers facilitate the connection of families to valuable community resources, ensuring comprehensive support, and assistance in economic difficulties.  

Serving all CMS families (952-975-7321):

• Linda Yelland 

School Psychologists

Our School Psychologists work closely with the student support services team in coordinating services for students with IEPs and 504 education plans. They provide psychological and social/emotional support to students.

Serving all CMS families:

• Georgi Speliopoulos 
• Dharmisha Narayanan 

Cultural Liaisons 

Cultural Liaisons play a crucial role in supporting our students and their families by fostering a sense of belonging within our school community. They are tasked with intertwining the relationship between school and community, ensuring strong connections and open lines of communication.

• African American: Danielle Burton
• American Indian: Yolanda Spry
• Somali: Hodan Hassan

Additional Resources

• Main Office: 952-975-7300
• Administrative Assistant for CMS Principals and Associate Principals: Nicole Schandle
• Receptionist for Administrative Deans: Carrie Odegard
• Scheduling Assistant: Katie Little
• Attendance: Dana Bent
• Parent Tech Helpline: 952-975-7094
• Transportation: 952-975-7500