Student Supports Available
In addition to the school counseling team and administrative team , Edison has a number of additional staff members who support students throughout the school year.
These include a Systems of Support Advisor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, Career Center Specialist, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, and Family Liaison.
Systems of Support Advisor
Dr. David Comollli
The Systems of Support Advisor is an extra layer of support embedded in the school to assist the school leadership with the school's needs. They work closely with the administration, school counselors, students, and their families to ensure students are getting the individualized support they need.
- Attendance-support students and families to make sure they attend all classes.
- MTSS-run reports and attend meetings to identify students that need extra support
- Edmentum-coordinate online classes for students in need of recovering credits
Dean of Students
Ms. Melissa Green
The Dean of Students is an extra layer of support embedded in the school to assist the school leadership with the school's needs. They work closely with the administration, school counselors, students, and their families to make sure students are getting the individualized support they need.
- Restorative Justice-facilitate meetings with students or work with the county for students to use the Restorative Justice process.
- Mentors-works with the Mentorworks office to pair students with mentors
- MTSS-run reports and attend meetings to identify students that need extra support
School Psychologist
Ms. Kayla Callister
School Psychologists perform a variety of roles in the school, including:
- Leading students and staff in initiatives and projects to address academic, mental health, and behavioral needs of our students
- Interact with students to develop academic, social, and life skills
School Social Worker
Ms. Maria Worthen
School social workers :
- Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community
- Help students to develop social emotional competencies, foster resiliency, and cope with crisis situations and conflicts
- Participate in student-centered meetings to address academic, mental health, and behavior needs
Career Center Specialist
Ms. Anayxia Rodriguez
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Mr. Shawn Elliott
FCPS’s Substance Abuse Prevention Program provides learning experiences to students.
Some of the duties of the SAPS include:
- ATOD education
- Intervention services upon violation of SR&R or suspected substance abuse involvement
- Group and individual prevention services for students, staff, parents, and the Fairfax County community
