Counseling Program
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
Check out our Counselors Corner!
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News from Counseling Team (College/Career Opportunities, College Scholarships, Dual-Credit, Scheduling, and more!)
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Mental Health:
Online Search for Local Therapists
Mental Health Resources for Families
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:
Corsava (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
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