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Hoover's Counseling Department consists of dedicated educational professionals
With over 100 years of combined experience, we leverage our knowledge of data analysis, helping skills,
human development, mental health, consultation, personnel service, teaching, and advocacy
to positively impact the Hoover community as agents of empowerment and change.
Resource Counselor (Department Chair) & 504 Coordinator
I am excited to be at Hoover and strive to learn and grow professionally as a Middle School Counselor.
Educational/Professional Experience: I grew up in Michigan and went to Michigan State University where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a minor in Psychology. I taught secondary Spanish in North Carolina and Virginia before coming to MCPS in 2001 where I taught at Francis Scott Key Middle School and the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA). I obtained a Master’s in School Counseling at Johns Hopkins University and started my counseling career at Northwest High School in 2011. I then went to Northwood High School where I served as a School Counselor for EML Students for 6 years. I came to Hoover in 2018 and became the Resource Counselor in 2020.
Professional Interests: Elementary-to-Middle School transition, time management skills, mindfulness activities, positive self-image, healthy friendships.
Personal interests: I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my husband, two college boys, and our dog, Lucy. Other interests include travelling, going to the beach, reading, gardening, watching Netflix, and going to the movies.
8th Grade Professional School Counselor
Greetings! I am very excited to continue my work supporting the academic, career/college, and social/emotional development of Hoover students.
Educational/Professional Experience: This is my 8th year at Hoover and my 8th year as a School Counselor. I grew up in Baltimore and attended Friends School. I studied Education and Music Composition at the University of Maryland and worked as a music teacher in MCPS for 5 years before returning to UMD to complete a Master's in School Counseling. At that time I also worked as an Accessibility & Disability Counselor on campus. After finishing my 2nd Master's in Clinical Psychological Science at UMD I obtained licensure in Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and National Certified School Counselor (NCSC). I work with a private practice therapy group treating clients experiencing depressive and anxiety disorders as well as interpersonal concerns and school issues and I serve as a couples workshop facilitator through the Together Program at UMD. I also dabble in music gigging and DJing.
Professional interests: Transformed school counseling models, adapting research-supported clinical interventions in school settings, choral conducting.
Personal interests: Racket sports, football, volleyball, attending concerts, Baltimore & UMD athletics, cuisine, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, casual music-making, dancing, hiking, exploring, taking day trips and road trips
7th Grade Professional School Counselor
I am excited to be starting my 4th year on the Hoover Counseling team! I'm looking forward to supporting and advocating for 7th graders as they continue their middle school journey.
Education/Professional Experience: After teaching in middle and high schools for more than 20 years, I transitioned from teacher to school counselor in May 2022. I graduated with a Masters in School Counseling from the University of Massachusetts in May 2022. Before that, I completed a Master’s in Education from Johns Hopkins University, a Post Graduate Certification in Education from the University of London, England, and a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Trent University in Canada. I grew up in Canada and have taught in schools in many different countries including Canada, England, and Pakistan.
Professional Interests: Support/Create a safe and inclusive environment for students; Focus on equity, inclusion and social and racial justice models; Empower students to develop skills such as self-efficacy, self-advocacy, resilience
Personal Interests: Spending time with and visiting family/friends here and in many parts of the world including Canada, England, Singapore, Dubai and Pakistan. I enjoy reading, watching HGTV, playing mahjong and board games, swimming, traveling, organizing and decorating, and taking slow walks with my toy poodle, Mango.
Cara Mehr
Cara_F_Mehr@mcpsmd.org
6th Grade Professional School Counselor
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I am excited to be the school psychologist at Hoover MS supporting the students, families, and staff of this wonderful school.
Educational/Professional Experience: This is my 9th year at Hoover MS and my 23rd year as a school psychologist in MCPS. I attended University of Wisconsin-Madison for my undergraduate studies, and earned my graduate degree in School Psychology at James Madison University.
Professional interests: Striving to bring the full breadth of psychological services to a school setting to build the academic and emotional resilience of students.
Personal interests: Reading, gardening, swimming, and traveling.
I am thrilled to be the Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) at Hoover MS, advancing student success through family engagement!
Educational/Professional Experience: This is my 17th year in MCPS and 22nd year in education. I received my undergraduate degree from Loyola University in Baltimore and my graduate degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. From my experience working in education, I've learned that the only true path to success is through integrating family, school and community. In April of 2018, I received my MD state certification in Pupil Personnel Services and I am excited to continue this chapter of my career at Hoover MS. I’m the author of Call Me Penny Pickleberry, a children’s picture book to help kids manage worries, and have had my work published on PBS.org/parents.
Professional interests: Family Engagement; Restorative Justice Practices; Community involvement and Social/emotional wellness.
Personal interests: Traveling, indoor-cycling, trying new and interesting foods, spending time with my husband, two daughters and dog Archie.
Ms. Ellen Karavangelos (Ms. K)
Ms. Ellen Karavangelos (Ms. K)
Counseling Secretary & Registrar
I love connecting with students and being the first person they see when they come to counseling!
Educational/Professional Experience: I enjoy working with the Staff, Students, Parents and the Hoover Community to create a safe and healthy place for the students to be successful. This is my 3rd year as the Counseling Secretary & Registrar at Herbert Hoover Middle School and was previously the Attendance Secretary/Registrar at Wayside Elementary School. I look forward to working with everyone to have a successful academic year. This is my 6th year working at Herbert Hoover Middle School and I have been with MCPS for 9 years.
Personal interests: I like spending time with my family and friends, doing crafts and reading.
Reginald Brown
Reginald Brown
Career Coach
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