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Counseling Office

Our school counselors are here to help all students in a multitude of ways. Some of the services they provide include:

  • Identifying students who are at risk through the STAT process
  • 504 Accommodation plans
  • Registration (7th, 8th and high school)
  • Peer Tutoring
  • AZ Merit Testing
  • Counseling referral sources
  • Parent and student teacher meetings
  • Academic, personal and social counseling
  • Tutoring referral sources
  • Student conflict resolution

Kelly Chin, 8th Grade Counselor 

Kelly Chin

Email Kelly Chin

Extension - 96813

Hello DSMS Families, 
I have been a school counselor at Desert Shadows since 2010. I am originally from Wisconsin and earned my undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Alaska. After that, I relocated to Arizona and earned a master's degree in educational counseling through the University of Phoenix. My husband and I have a wonderful son, a German shepherd, and a Golden doodle.

Erin Kirsits, 7th Grade Counselor 

Erin Kirsits

Email Erin Kirsits

Extension - 96814

I have been a school counselor at Desert Shadows since 2016.  Previously, I was a high school counselor and English teacher.  I love working with students and really feel at home here at DSMS!  I am blessed to have meaningful work, an amazing family (and dog!) and beautiful mountains to hike here in Arizona. When I am not in Arizona, you will probably find me on a lake in the Midwest.