About our Department
The Broad Run School Counseling Department is a team of 14 dedicated individuals working collaboratively to meet the needs of 1,589 students, including teachers and parents. We have an open-door policy, but at times we are needed in meetings or have scheduled appointments with other students and parents. Broad Run counselors support the school in more ways than one. Aside from frequently attending many school events to support their students, other places you may see one of our counselors is coaching wrestling, basketball and baseball! Others sponsor many of our clubs, including We're All Human, LGBTQ+, Muslim Student Association and book club. We are a dedicated team committed to supporting the students in any way that we can.
Some Roles of Broad Run Counselors:
- Working with staff to address obstacles that interfere with students' learning and success.
- Focusing on skill development through a variety of ways, such as small group or individual counseling sessions, classroom guidance, and consultation and coordination with parents, administrators, and teachers.
- Helping students who are experiencing challenges. We do this by focusing on conflict resolution, transitions, study skills, test-taking skills, crisis intervention, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, as well as with the special needs of students.
- Preparing students with post-graduation planning with college visits, career days, internships, scholarships and jobs matching.
- Collaborating with all departments to assure that we are addressing the academic needs and requirements of our students.
BRHS School Counseling Hours
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Jennie Kroll, Director of School Counseling (PAW - SID - Seniors)
Mollie Stratton, School Counselor (A-BUC)
Chad Obzud, School Counselor (BUD-GL)
Susan Ellis, School Counselor (GO-LEO)
Adity Choudhury, School Counselor (LEP - PAV)
Scott Valyear, School Counselor (PAW-SID - grades 9-11)
Taylor Kewer, School Counselor (SIE-Z)
Dr. Arianna Scott, School Psychologist
Dr. Alloway-Higgins, School Social Worker
Greg Adams, Student Assistant Specialist
Kevin Kozikowski, Testing Coordinator
Leona Days, Career Center Specialist
Laura Pendleton, School Counseling Registrar
Michele Porter, School Counseling Administrative Assistant
Amanda Brougham, Counseling Intern
Course Selection for grades 9-11 is from February 23rd - March 24th during History classes. Students will receive a calendar invite from their counselor with their assigned time. Please make sure your student goes into Course Requests in StudentVue and chooses their electives for next year. Core classes have already been put into the system. If we do not get to your student during the scheduled time, the counselor’s will reach out individually to select another time.
Counselor's Coffee
Please join us on April 12th at 9:00 am for the Broad Run Counselor’s Coffee. Our counselors will be available to answer any questions you have as well as address scheduling questions. A link to the coffee will be sent out a few minutes before the coffee. We look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming SAT Testing Opportunities
Loudoun County Public Schools is offering weekend test administration for the SAT the following dates:
March 13: Briar Woods, Dominion, Independence, John Champe, and Woodgrove High Schools
May 8: Broad Run and John Champe High School
June 5: Broad Run and Park View High School
SCHOLARSHIPS!
LCPS – Sterling Soccer Club Scholarship - This scholarship is open to graduating seniors who have participated in Sterling Soccer Club as a player, coach or referee. Applicant has plans to further their education at a college or university. An copy of your transcript is to be provided. Applicants must use the donor’s application form. A number of recipients will be chosen by the Selection committee based upon seasons and extent of participation; academic performance and scholarship activities and high school athletic participation. The scholarship information is to be sent to Sterling Soccer Club by the deadline date of April 23, 2021.
LCPS - VSCA Scholarship Essay Competition - VSCA (Virginia School Counselor Association) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to Virginia graduating seniors in the Class of 2021 who plan to attend a post-secondary education. The applicant must complete the application found at: https://www.vsca.org/page-18198. The essay is to be no more than 500 words about a School Counselor (Elementary, Middle or High School) who has made a difference in your academic, career, and/or social emotional development. School Counselor must be a licensed School Counselor and a member of the VSCA. Information is to be submitted online by the deadline date of April 2, 2021.
LCPS – WISER Scholarship – 2 @ $1,000 - For college bound high school senior living and attending school in the DC/MD/VA metro area. Applicant must have a documented learning challenge. Applicant must demonstrate leadership through community service. A complete application package must include a letter of documentation of learning challenge(s), completed application form including short answer responses and a letter of recommendation from school counselor, teacher, or community service project supervisor. Deadline for this scholarship is before 10:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021.
Scholarship Information
Getting your FAFSA completed!
Need help understanding how to fill out your FAFSA? Everything you need to know is right here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-UgJXVeV6ILR_g86nDqglKrZ2RowOv6w-kQGcFUIpCM/edit
Financial Aid information is available on our BRHS website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/broadrunschoolcounseling/college-career/financial-aid
Transcripts
No need to do anything for mid-year transcripts - they have been sent!
A final transcript will be sent ONLY to the school you will be attending. Stay tuned for your SENIOR SURVEY which must be completed before we send out the final transcript.
Grade 9
Freshmen! We will be meeting individually for course selection during March through history classes. Start taking a look at the course selection courses for electives you might want to take:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvEecuTgLJZI_P_abrObfOTVAj3SyWeU/view
Grade 10
Sophomores! Junior year is fast approaching! Be prepared for questions with your counselors during course selection to map out your final years in high school and beyond. In the meantime checkout available courses
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tnLpFwljomWYAirfNKb9MvkeKkxXaFs3/view
Grade 11
Juniors! - Don’t miss out on our Rising Senior Night on March 25th from 6:30p – 8:00p. This event will begin with a college panel consisting of representatives from James Madison University, Virginia Tech, Radford, University of Virginia, Norfolk State, West Virginia University, NOVA and a representative from the Army. This event will be held through Google Meet, so a link will be sent out closer to the date. Check your school email! This is a wonderful chance to hear more directly from college admissions and start your college search process.
It’s that time of year to start thinking about taking the SAT and/or ACT this upcoming Spring/Summer. Visit Collegeboard.org to see available test locations and dates. Reach out to your counselor with any questions!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tnLpFwljomWYAirfNKb9MvkeKkxXaFs3/view
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Mental Health & Wellness Resources
- BRHS School Counseling Website
- BRHS Weekly Newsletter
Should you have a non-emergency mental health question or concern, you can email the school-based mental health professionals at Broad Run High School: BroadRunMentalHealth@lcpsorg.onmicrosoft.com.
Website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/broadrunschoolcounseling/home
Location: 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2314
Twitter: @BroadRunHS
