Union Middle School counselors cultivate the inclusion of every student.
We commit to:
- Create an atmosphere in which diversity is celebrated and valued
- Welcome and support the voices of all students
- Foster a culture in which every student, from every background, can grow and thrive
- Empower all students to bring their authentic selves to school
- Promote academic excellence and access to all courses for every student
- Work for the success of every student
Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Programs
The Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program is designed to benefit all students. The primary goal of counselors is to be student advocates and work to promote school change by means of advocacy and data that demonstrate the important changes that are made with a properly implemented guidance program.
Response Services
Response services are designed to deal with a variety of needs that may occur during a family’s educational experience such as loss of a loved one, student anger management issues, etc. Counselors and the school psychologist are available to help deal with acute issues and to help identify resources for families if students need more intensive emotional intervention. If you are concerned about your child, please contact your student’s school counselor to begin finding support for any issues impacting your student’s educational performance. The following are topics that are often handled in counseling interventions:
- SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING
- ANGER MANAGEMENT
- MOTIVATIONAL ISSUES
- SCHOOL ANXIETY
- GRIEF COUNSELING
- PERFECTIONISM ISSUES
- SELF-ESTEEM/SELF-IMAGE NEEDS
In order for a counselor, social worker, or psychologist to meet regularly with your child to discuss personal issues, the counseling staff will need a signed form of consent. Talk to your counselor to receive this form.
The Counseling Team
Lynn Nelson
School Counselor (O-Z)
801-826-7523
lynn.nelson@canyonsdistrict.org
Nichole Reid
School Counselor (A-G)
801-826-7521
nicole.reid@canyonsdistrict.org
Julie Sasouda
School Counselor (G-N)
801-826-7558
lynn.nelson@canyonsdistrict.org
Matthew Barila
School Social Worker
801-826-7531
matthew.barila@canyonsdistrict.org
Counseling Office Hours
Monday -Thursday: 7:20 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday: 7:20 AM to 1:10 PM
Counseling Office Phone: 801-826-7507
