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Counselor's Corner
Ashlee Brown
Professional School Counselor
Services Provided by the Counseling Center
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Professional School Counseling Services follow the model recommended by the American School Counseling Association to deliver comprehensive school counseling services to address the academic, career, emotional/social development for all students. Our counseling programs are structured to be an integral part of students’ daily educational environment.
Core Services
- Monitor Personal Education Plans
- Provide Career and College Readiness Counseling
- Provide Scholarship Information and Support
- International Student Admissions and Enrollment Office
- Section 504 Services
Meet the Counselor
Hello! I am Mrs. Brown and I will be your School Counselor at Rockledge Elementary again this year!
I graduated from UMBC with my bachelor’s in social work and from Loyola University Maryland with a master’s degree in School Counseling.
This will be my 2nd year at Rockledge Elementary. I am hoping to make it my best year yet! Read my Welcome Letter to learn more about how I'll be collaborating with families and staff for a successful
Contact Me
Email: ashlee.brown@pgcps.org
School Phone Number: 301-805-2720
Classroom Lessons
Our school based counselor provides monthly classroom lessons focused on guidance topics including character education, social skills, mental health, anti-bullying, personal safety, problem-solving, and college and career readiness.
Small Groups
During the school year, I offer rotating small groups designed to help students adjust to a new school, strengthen social skills, and practice healthy conflict resolution.
If your child is selected to join a group, you will receive a permission slip along with details about the group’s focus and activities.
Individual Support
Individual support takes place during the school day and is brief, solution-focused counseling*. Students may meet with me at any time during the year, as needs arise and as students are referred.
Refer a Student for Short-Term Counseling Support
*Professional school counselors are not intended to provide long-term counseling services. If a student requires ongoing support, families are encouraged to consult their child’s physician for a referral or explore available resources through state and county support services.
Peer Mediation
This year we are restarting a Peer Mediation program with selected 5th grade leaders. These students, chosen for their empathy, strong listening skills, and confidence, will help classmates and younger students work through conflicts in positive ways.
We are excited to see our student leaders develop important mediation skills while encouraging their peers to resolve conflicts respectfully and independently.
Other Notes
Please also take a moment to complete the Family Survey.
Students may self-refer by filling out the appointment request forms available outside my office. I look forward to partnering with the students and families of Rockledge to help every child build strong character, essential life skills, and positive relationships!
On-Site School Based Therapists
Confidentiality
Information shared with the School Counselor will remain confidential unless a student reports (a) hurting self, (b) hurting others, (c) someone has hurt them or (d) the student gives permission to share. Confidentiality is the hallmark of the counselor-student relationship and will not be broken unless the aforementioned exceptions are determined.