Meet the Counselors

  • School counselors promote and enhance achievement with an annual comprehensive school counseling plan that ensures that every student receives school counseling services. Credentialed school counselors provide comprehensive counseling programs that incorporate prevention and intervention with continuous academic, career, and personal/development activities that will prepare them for meaningful participation in a diverse, changing world. These activities include classroom guidance, small groups for skill mastery, individual counseling for students with specific needs, and a variety of other proactive and innovative ways to support student performance. 

    School counselors implement a program based on the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. They also provide resources to staff, students, families, and others to ensure that a family-friendly environment is established and ensure that students have access to a safe school climate necessary for academic and social/emotional growth.

    Parents are always welcome to come in or call 754-323-3400 for assistance or advice.

  • Ms. Sandra Leitner, ESE Specialist

    Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. I am honored to serve as the ESE Specialist this year. The ESE department at McNicol is here to create a supportive, communicative, and receptive team to create an environment that ensures students with exceptionalities will be empowered to demonstrate increased participation and performance in their classes. My commitment is to monitor and ensure families that their students are receiving the support and accommodations necessary for success. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns or questions. Together we are stronger and will build a better world for our future. "Life isn't everybody getting the same thing, Fair is everybody getting what they need to be successful." 

  • Ms. Fabeulah Pierre, Grade 6 Counselor

    I am delighted to serve as this year's 6th Grade School Counselor here at McNicol Middle School. It is my hope to work alongside you as we together seek to support each of our students by providing a comprehensive and developmentally rich counseling program that not only supports their academic and career goals but also meets their personal and social-emotional needs. I truly believe that with a strong sense of partnership and community, we can impact each student for the betterment of the whole child.

    Go Hawks! 

  • Ms. Ealisha Pierre, Grade 7 Counselor

    Ms Pierre Grade 7 Counselor MMMS

    "Warm greetings everyone. I am Ms. Pierre the 7th grade Guidance Counselor here at McNicol Middle. I received my Masters in Social Work from Barry University and a Post-Masters in Guidance Counseling from St. Thomas University. I am excited to be a Mighty Hawk and a first year Guidance Counselor!  

    I am thrilled to be able to guide, and encourage our students to pursue high academic achievement, foster students’ confidence, and support mental and emotional health. 

    Kindness will truly begin with me. "

  • Ms. Chandra Lee, Grade 8 Counselor

    Ms. Lee Grade 7 Counselor MMMSI am Chandra Wilson Lee, your School Counseling Director here at McNicol Middle Magnet & STEM School.  I am a graduate of “The Great Bethune Cookman University" (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) and Nova Southeastern University, (Master of Science in School Counseling).

    I am excited about the school year, and despite the many obstacles that we have faced, I know this year will be a “game-changer.”  I work very closely with students, teachers, and parents to help promote a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and how it is incorporated into the classroom as well as providing support toward the social/emotional growth and needs of students. 

    Visit the Virtual School Counseling Office located in Canvas.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me should you find yourself needing extra support at any point during the school year.

    This will be an amazing year and I look forward to supporting you.