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 

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 

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.