My name is Hannah Johnson and I am the School Counselor for 6th and 8th grade for the 2020-2021 school year. I have spent the last 6 years working with children and have always had a passion for helping others. I graduated from The University of Akron in May with a Master’s in School Counseling and I am so excited to begin my School Counseling career as a Comet! Outside of counseling, I became a mother in February to a baby boy named Alijah. My husband, Jordan, and I love to exercise, go on hikes and be outdoors. We have two crazy kitties, Nala and Tuxedo. 

I am looking forward to a school year filled with helping students become well-rounded individuals, achieve goals and reach their fullest potential. As a School Counselor, I pride myself on being empathetic, being present and being available. Please feel free to reach out to be at any time throughout the school year! We are all in this together!

hannah_johnson@amherstk12.org

(440) 988-1624

Hello!

My name is Mary Scott Williams and I am the 7th grade School Counselor for the 2020-2021 school year. As this upcoming school year is bringing new challenges, I am excited to begin my sixth year as a school counselor at Amherst Junior High. Before becoming a counselor, I taught special education for four years in Amherst. I am very proud to work in the Amherst Exempted Village School District. Outside of my career, I am a Mom of three little ones; Baylee, Henry, and Laurel. This past summer, we truly enjoyed going to the beach and riding bikes in our neighborhood! 

I am looking forward to a wonderful year ahead filled with helping your child celebrate their achievements, overcome challenges and accomplish their goals! My job is to do all that I can to ensure your child is happy and finds success in the classroom. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

maryscott_williams@amherstk12.org

(440) 988-1951

For all 7th Grade Counseling Information & Newsletters, please visit the 7th Grade School Counseling - Class of 2026 Google Classroom. To join this classroom, the code is as follows: 3dwlml6

Both Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Johnson work full time at Amherst Junior High. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Johnson are assigned a grade level starting in 6th grade and follow that same grade level through 8th grade. Therefore, each student has the benefit of having the same counselor throughout the junior high years.

2021-2022 Program of Studies

2020-2021 Program of Studies

Lorain County Joint Vocational School

LCCC College Credit Plus Website and Information

College Credit Plus Overview

College Credit Plus Website

As part of the Counseling Program at Amherst Junior High School and Nord Middle School, we are offering a variety of groups to the students this year. A group is anywhere from 3 to 9 students who all share the same concern or program. These groups do not deal with the treatment of psychological disorders. Small group counseling focuses on a particular problem which may be personal, education, social, or vocational. The groups are preventative, short-term, supportive, and developmental. They help the children find a way to cope with stresses, and teach them skills that they can use in everyday life. All groups are completely optional for students.

Groups are held once a week, during a regular school day period, and usually during a study hall time. There will be six to eight group sessions. Please note that we treat all information with strictest confidentiality and the highest respect. Below is a listing of the groups for this upcoming school year (groups are subject to change).

The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County brings together the expertise, resources, and proud histories of the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County (ADAS) founded in 1989 and the Lorain County Board of Mental Health (LCBMH) founded in 1967. The MHARS Board was established in July of 2019.

The people served by the mental health and substance use disorder systems have a common goal, and that is recovery. Consolidating the county’s addiction and mental health organizations strengthens our ability to coordinate treatment and recovery services. This is to improve our clients’ lives, and also improve the lives of their family members.

The goal is that we will maximize delivery of these health services. It means providing the right care, in the right setting, at the right time.

For more information, please visit http://mharsloraincounty.org.