Shabazz Student Support Staff
Our Student Support Staff includes a full time School Counselor, School Social Worker, and a part-time School Psychologist. We also have a School Nurse and Nursing Assistant who divide their time between Shabazz High School and Sherman Middle School.
The primary purpose of the support staff is to support the creation of environments and system of supports that maximize opportunities for learning and wellbeing to ensure that all students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits needed to achieve personal success as a college, career, and community ready individual. The team, as a whole, advocates for positive change in our quest for a safe joyful learning environment and educational equity. If you have questions about student support services at your Shabazz, contact the school and you will be connected to someone who can help.
PST/Special Education Department Chairperson - Jeff Evert
Contact Information
(608) 204-2451 - Building phone
jevert@madison.k12.wi.us
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Jeff's role is to develop programming and implementation of Individualized Education Plans and conduct initial special education evaluations.
School Social Worker - Megan Miller
Contact Information
(608) 576-5744 - Cell/Text
(608) 204-2599 - Building phone
mjmiller@madison.k12.wi.us
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Megan strives to identify and eliminate any barrier - systemic, structural or individual - so that students and families can thrive during their time at Shabazz and beyond using a collaborative approach which empowers students to build skills and agency.
Megan provides: social emotional support, conflict resolution facilitation, assistance support with attendance, support to remain in school and graduate, assistance finding community services and resources (clothing, food, shelter, support ect), problem solving and referrals if someone feels unsafe at home, school, at work, or in the community, and support to students and families on school and teen issues.
School Counselor - Elizabeth Long
Contact Information
(608) 204-2450 - Building phone
(608) 709-8654 - Google Voice (text only)
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elizabeth strives to actively work to identify and remove barriers to learning and personal well-being for students and families so they can authentically engage in their school experience.
Elizabeth provides: Social and emotional support when a crisis occurs at school or home; individual and group counseling to help students solve problems, build skills and develop strategies to be successful; conflict resolution; access to the information, advising, and experiences needed to support academic success, social-emotional well-being, and college, career, and community readiness; post high school planning support; information about scholarships and financial aid; alternative school program information and referral; and support to students and families on school and teen issues.
Professional School Support Dog - Enzo
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Click to schedule a virtual appointment with me.
Enzo started his service dog training when he was just 6 weeks old. In addition to advanced obedience and social skills, Enzo has a friendly temperament and enjoys interacting with a variety of people. He teams with his handler, Megan, to provide comfort and affection to support students and staff at Shabazz. His presence helps humans to regulate and feel joy. And he is darn good at his job!
School Psychologist - Kristen Richgels
Contact Information
(608) 204-2470 - Building phone
Hours: T&R, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kristen strives to apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
Kristen provides: Individual and group counseling to help students solve problems or develop strategies to cope with ongoing challenges; assistance and information about mental health concerns; assistance when crises emerge that interfere with school engagement; collaboration with students, teachers, families, and outside providers to address individual or small group engagement, academic, or other school related challenges; information about educational programs or services such as special education or 504 plans; testing as part of school evaluations or to better understand and support learning or social-emotional-behavioral issues; support connecting with others as desired or needed to receive mental health services outside of the school; other consultation and
collaboration with staff in the development of systems and practices to meet all students’ school related learning and social-emotional-behavioral needs.
Ed Asst-Behavior - Ginger Mroz
Contact Information
Building phone 608-204-2457 Room 210
Hours M-F 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ginger works alongside teachers and other support staff to target personalized solutions for behavior management. She is on mobile response to assist dysregulated students who may demonstrate challenging behaviors that impede learning. Ginger builds positive relationships with students to help connect and problem-solve together. Part of her role includes conflict resolution and restorative justice measures. Ginger works closely with our school principal in monitoring and documenting behaviors/patterns with the intent to pull data to advocate for student needs and family communication.
School Nurse - Renée Reger-Kelsey
Contact Information
608-204-2109 - Building Phone
(608) 285-2793 - Google Voice (Text only)
Rlregerkelsey@madison.k12.wi.us
Hours: M - T 8:45 to 4:45 Friday: 12:45 to 4:45
Nursing Assistant - Joelle Kotecki
Contact Information
608-204-2114 - Building Phone
jlkotecki@madison.k12.wi.us
Hours: M - T 8:45a to 2:45p Friday: 8:45a to 12:45p
Renée and Joelle provide a holistic health perspective related to the physical, mental and social emotional health of students. The School Nursing team is responsible for coordinating and managing health needs of individual students during the school day as well as promoting health and safety for all students. They can be contacted via email or by phone.