Student Family Support Specialists
The Student and Family Support Specialists (SFSS) support BCSD families by providing counseling, access to community resources, and connections that enhance and promote student success.
Our Mission
The Student and Family Support Specialists are devoted to helping students succeed in all areas of life by supporting student mental health and bridging the gap between school, home, and the community.
Who Do We Serve?
Berea City School District families.
Our Philosophy
Student and Family Support Specialists recognize the importance of developing and maintaining successful partnerships between families, schools, and the community. We understand that successful partnerships are built when those involved recognize and accommodate differences among families, communities, and cultures.
We believe the primary responsibility for the development and well-being of children lies within the family structure. Our goal is to help families build on their own strengths and capacities in promoting the healthy development of their children.
Our Services Include
- Individual and group counseling
- Supporting parents with their child's school adjustment
- Connecting families with school and community resources
- Crisis intervention
- School and community programs
- Building connections between home, school, and community
- Lending library
- Additional student and family support as needed
Contact
If you need help and do not know where to start, please contact the Student and Family Support Specialist at your child's school.
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Big Creek Elementary
Courtney Sakowski
216-898-8303 ext. 5144 · csakowski@bereaschools.org -
Brook Park Elementary
Megan Patterson
216-898-8307 ext. 7005 · mpatterson@bereaschools.org -
Grindstone Elementary
Courtney Sakowski
216-838-8305 ext. 6594 · csakowski@bereaschools.org -
Berea-Midpark Middle School
Sheryl DiLalla
216-898-8900 ext. 4785 · sdilalla@bereaschools.org -
Berea-Midpark Middle School
Chris Henderson
216-676-8400 ext. 8739 · chenderson@bereaschools.org -
Berea-Midpark High School
Alysia Montanez-Yorko
216-898-8900 ext. 5133 · amontanezyorko@bereaschools.org
Resources for Students and Families
Explore these district and community resources for additional information, services and support for students and families.
- BCSD Community Resource List A collection of community resources and services available to families.
- BCSD Community Resource Directory Find organizations, programs and additional community support resources.
- Northeast Ohio Street Card Quick-reference information for community services and assistance in Northeast Ohio.
- BCSD Virtual Calming Room Access calming activities and wellness resources for students and families.