Student Support Staff Members

Student Support Staff

Meet the Student Support Staff

The Student Support Staff at Forest Grove Middle School consists of staff members from the Office of Social Emotional Learning and the School Counseling Department.

While each role is different, the student support staff are committed to partnering together to provide support to  all students socially, emotionally, and behaviorally to ensure success inside and outside of the classroom. 

Office of Social Emotional Learning

  • Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students

  • Monitoring and supporting student attendance

  • Connecting students and families to  community resources for assistance with: 

    • Housing stability, food security, mental health counseling, and more

Samantha Maesto, School Psychologist, Headshot

Samantha Maesto

School Psychologist

Christine Pappas, School Adjustment Counselor, Headhsot

Christine Pappas

School Adjustment Counselor

Huskies, Terriers, Cougars

Email Christine Pappas

Jessica O'Neill, School Adjustment Counselor, Headshot

Jessica O'Neill

School Adjustment Counselor

Worcester State, Eagles,

 Greyhounds

Email Jessica O'Neill

Melecia McLeary-Wilson, School Adjustment Counselor, Headshot

Melecia McLeary-Wilson

School Adjustment Counselor

AmCats, Engineers, Minutemen, Lancers

Email Melecia McLeary-Wilson

School Counselors

  • Academic planning & advising

  • College & career readiness skills 

  • Support students through personal development

Robyn Banks, Department Head of Guidance, Headshot

Robyn Banks

Department Head of Guidance

Cougars, Greyhounds, Worcester State

Email Robyn Banks

Marni White, School Counselor, Headshot

Marni White

School Counselor

Engineers, Minutemen, Eagles

Email Marni White 

Stephanie Machado, School Counselor, Headshot

Stephanie Machado

School Counselor

AmCats, Huskies, Terriers, Lancers

Email Stephanie Machado

Wrap-Around Coordinator

Email Elianna Diaz-Liriano

The Wrap-Around Coordinator at Forest Grove Middle School provides essential support to students and families, offering comprehensive services that aim to meet various needs within the school community.

Community Resources

The Worcester community is rich with resources that can address a range of needs and concerns. Please see the links below to be connected to these resources.

Mental Health

Housing Stability

Food Assistance Programs