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Counseling Department
Vision Statements :
To empower all students to become successful emotionally, socially, and academically.
Mission Statement:
Building off of our diverse community, we believe that we need to educate the whole student and help all students become lifelong learners and citizens in the global community. We believe in working as a team to help equitably meet all our students’ individual needs.
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Important Mental Health Links
In Crisis/Need Help Now? www.apsva.us/mental-health-services/in-crisis-need-help-now/Bullying Prevention (Information for Parents) www.apsva.us/office-of-student-services/bully-prevention/If you or someone you care about is in crisis, take action (your friend will thank you later). You have options. Try these tips for supporting a friend or family member:
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- Call the Crisis Link Hotline at 703-527-4077 or text them at 703-997-5444
- Chat online with a specialist at CrisisChat.org or ImAlive.org
- 24 hour emergency resources: 844-627-4747 / 571-364-7390
- Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital
- Call 911
News & Updates
Connecting with our Military Families
On behalf of our entire school community, welcome to Yorktown High School. We are honored to serve the children...
Administrative Assistants
Ruby Rivera
Administrative Specialist
ruby.rivera@apsva.us
Freweini Berhane
Administrative Assistant
freweini.berhane@apsva.us
Counseling Staff
Johanna Boyers
Director of Counseling
Ms Johanna Boyers is the Director of Counseling at Yorktown High School.
Psychologists and Social Workers
| Bethany Banal School Psychologist 703-228-2612 bethany.banal2@apsva.us |
Bethany Banal, M.S.Ed. C.A.G.S., N.C.S.P., received a B.A. degree in Psychology and Music from Washington & Jefferson College, and completed both her M.S. Ed. in Child Psychology and C.A.G.S. in School Psychology at Duquesne University. Combining her background and interest in the power of music and the arts to address a variety of needs, Bethany continued her education at Seton Hill University where she earned a Music Therapy Certificate. Prior to joining the Yorktown family, Bethany worked as a school psychologist in both Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. |
| Solange Caovan-Hornbake School Psychologist 703-228-5385 solange.caovan@apsva.us |
Solange Caovan-Hornbake, M.A., N.C.S.P. (Ms. Hornbake) is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who received a B.A. in psychology at George Mason University and a Masters of Arts in School Psychology at George Mason University. She has worked as a school psychologist in Arlington Public Schools with elementary, middle, and high school students. Mrs. Caovan-Hornbake relaxes by cooking, spending time with family and friends, and reading |
| Natalie Edwards Social Worker 703-228-5356 natalie.edwards@apsva.us |
Natalie Edwards, M.S.W. is a graduate of Elon University and earned her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) in 2010. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 2014. She brings extensive experience working in the mental health field with children and adolescents. She enjoys engaging with Yorktown community members and providing supportive services to students. Ms. Edwards relaxes by riding her bike and spending time outside. |
| Kim Chisolm Substance Abuse Counselor 703-228-2541 kim.chisolm@apsva.us |
Kim Chisolm, M.A., L.C.S.W., C.S.A.C. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Drew University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. With over 25 years of addiction experience, Ms. Chisolm recently worked for many years at the Community Services Board, Juvenile Forensic Unit as a Counselor for court-involved youth. |