Our Mission
The Personal Counseling Department recognizes that academic achievement, social relationships, and emotional well-being are not mutually exclusive. In order for a student to be successful in life, he or she must be equipped with the ability to manage social relationships and emotions in a positive way.
The Personal Counseling Department works with students to provide information and support that encourages the development of healthy habits and skills in order to maintain/achieve academic success. We strive to provide a safe environment where students can develop as a whole person spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and physically as they navigate their adolescent years. We offer classroom/small group presentations, a peer mentoring program, individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals to outside supports and collaboration with parents, teachers, and school administrators.
The Personal Counseling Department works with students to provide information and support that encourages the development of healthy habits and skills in order to maintain/achieve academic success. We strive to provide a safe environment where students can develop as a whole person spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and physically as they navigate their adolescent years. We offer classroom/small group presentations, a peer mentoring program, individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals to outside supports and collaboration with parents, teachers, and school administrators.
Support for New or Transferring Students
For incoming students who may benefit from more support as they transition to Father Ryan, we offer a Peer Mentor Program.
Peer Mentors act as guides and leaders to promote the academic, social and emotional adjustment of new students. Our Peer Mentors are upperclassmen who have displayed leadership skills, a service attitude and a desire to help others. Each Peer Mentor is recruited, screened, trained and supported by the Personal Counseling staff. Students who may benefit from a relationship with a Peer Mentor will be reviewed to determine an appropriate match.
Incoming freshman from public schools, small feeder schools, out-of-state schools, home-schools, etc. and sophomores, juniors and seniors transferring to Father Ryan from other high schools, are automatically assigned a Peer Mentor. Any other student who could benefit from such a relationship can be assigned a Peer Mentor upon request to the Personal Counseling Department.
Peer Mentors act as guides and leaders to promote the academic, social and emotional adjustment of new students. Our Peer Mentors are upperclassmen who have displayed leadership skills, a service attitude and a desire to help others. Each Peer Mentor is recruited, screened, trained and supported by the Personal Counseling staff. Students who may benefit from a relationship with a Peer Mentor will be reviewed to determine an appropriate match.
Incoming freshman from public schools, small feeder schools, out-of-state schools, home-schools, etc. and sophomores, juniors and seniors transferring to Father Ryan from other high schools, are automatically assigned a Peer Mentor. Any other student who could benefit from such a relationship can be assigned a Peer Mentor upon request to the Personal Counseling Department.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have any questions about our program, would like further information about the services we offer, or to request your child be considered for our services, please feel free to contact us.
Meet the Staff
List of 3 members.
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Rhonda Jones
Director of Personal Counseling/Peer Mentoring Program615-207-8735 -
Kara Gibbs
Associate Director of Personal Counseling/Personal Counselor/Peer Mentoring Program(615) 383-4200 x 2478 -
Richard Hunter
Personal Counselor/Peer Mentoring Program(615) 383-4200 x 2251
