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.