Counseling Program
Counselorsย ย |ย Resources for Parentsย ย | ย Academic Supportย ย | ย Career Explorationย ย | ย College Planning ย |ย College Scholarshipsย ย |ย Mental Health Support
Meet our Counselors
Michael Brinkman
Kelly Burgei
Megan Minton
How to Contact a Counselor:
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Students can go to a Counselor’s Office (no appointment needed)
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Email a Counselor
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Book an Appointment
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Mental Health & Wellness:
Online Search for Local Therapists
Mental Health Resources for Families
Holiday Survival Kit for Teens and Young Adults
Holiday Survival Kit for Adults
College Scholarships
Beechwood Scholarship Bulletin (List of Outside Scholarships)
Financial Aid / Paying for College
College Financial Aid Overview
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Course Advising:
Students can meet with their Counselor in the Spring to discuss course options and course planning. We are committed to helping students develop a course plan to meet their personalized learning needs and interests.
Academic Support:
We are committed to helping students struggling in a class. We can help them get connected to tutoring, provide study skills/strategies, and collaborate with teachers to reduce barriers to learning.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Fastest Growing Occupations (2021)
Link College Majors to Careers
US Occupation Search (Search by Salary / Education Needed)
Kentucky Center for Statistics (Search by College Majors: See Salary / KY Colleges with Major)
Free Meyers Briggs (Learn About Yourself & Get Career Ideas)
COLLEGE PLANNING
College Search Process:
Corsavaย (Free College Match Tool)
College Research Spreadsheet Template
College Planning Timelines:
Senior College Planning Timeline
Junior College Planning Timeline
Application Process:
Financial Aid & Scholarships:
Beechwood Scholarship Bulletin (List of Outside Scholarships)
Athletic Eligibility Process:
Students: All these resources and more are in the Grade Level Google Classrooms
For College Admission Officers:
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
College Scholarship Opportunities (BIG List of Outside Scholarships)
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Students can contact a Counselor at any time.
How to Contact a Counselor:
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Go to a Counselor’s Office
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Email a Counselor
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Book an Appointment
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Mr. Brinkman
Office: 300 Hallway Science Wing
michael.brinkman@beechwood.kyschools.us
Ms. Burgei
Office: Across from Aux Gym
kelly.burgei@beechwood.kyschools.us
Ms. Minton
Office: 400 Hallway (Across from Labs)
megan.minton@beechwood.kyschools.us
Mental Health Resources:
Online Search for Local Therapists
Mental Health Resources for Families
Holiday Survival Kit for Teens and Young Adults
Holiday Survival Kit for Adults