The Guidance Department at Thurston Middle School provides many services to both parents and students. Our main objective is to advocate for student needs as well as facilitate communication between home and school.
Why Middle School Counselors?
Among many other roles, guidance counselors at TMS:
- Provide Individual Counseling around Academic, Social and Career issues
- Provide Group Counseling structured to meet the needs of particular students, group(s) or the community at large
- Consult weekly with Academic and Arts Teams to support student needs
- Complete Private School Applications and Recommendations
- Provide student and administrative support around MCAS testing
- Chair Section 504 Plan Meetings
- Attend IEP Initial Evaluation Meetings for all students
- Provide Referrals and Resources for Family Systems Issues
- Coordinate Grade 5/6 and 8/9 Transition Process
Guidance Department Staff
Nick Pfeifer, Student Services Department Head
(781) 326-7500 x2330
Austin Bushey, Guidance Counselor (Grade 6)
(781) 326-7500 x2312
Megan White, Guidance Counselor (Grade 7)
(781) 326-7500 x2316
Jamie Russo, Guidance Counselor (Grade 8)
(781) 326-7500 x2222
Kim Tula, Adjustment Counselor
ktula@westwood.k12.ma.us
(781) 326-7500 x2331
Jamaal Hunt, METCO Academic Advisor
(781) 326-7500 x2401
