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ACPA School Counselors

At ACPA, the school counselors seek to address the academic, college and career, and personal/social needs of students. Every student is capable of succeeding in these three areas, and the counseling program is aimed at identifying barriers to student success and empowering students to overcome those barriers. The school counseling program is consistent with American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and aligns with the mission and vision of ACPA. We believe students have the right to be safe, to be respected, and to learn at high levels in both art and academic programs.

Social Worker vs. School Counselor: Which one is right for my needs?

School Counselors support students in academic achievement, social-emotional wellness and career/school planning (like high school and college). They can help with things like:

  • If you are being bullied or know someone who is
  • If you are new to the school and having a tough time
  • If you are upset about a family problem
  • If you are having trouble with homework
  • If you are having trouble with friends
  • if you need some time to self-regulate or de-stress in the counselor's office
Reach out to your designated Social Worker for:
  • Mental / Behavioral health / Social Emotional services and resources
  • Psychiatric / Behavioral crisis or emergencies
  • Linkage to community-based resources
Hello, I’m Mr. Burt! After being the High School Counseling Intern last year, I couldn’t be more thrilled to enter my first year as the full-time Middle School Counselor. I teach the 8th grade social emotional learning course with an emphasis on building self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and school belonging. I will also be working with students and families on an individual level to support their academic, social, emotional, and career goals. Outside of ACPA, I love running, movies, music, video games, and just about anything else pop culture-related. Feel free to reach out any time!
Hello, I’m Mr. Burt! After being the High School Counseling Intern last year, I couldn’t be more thrilled to enter my first year as the full-time Middle School Counselor. I teach the 8th grade social emotional learning course with an emphasis on building self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and school belonging. I will also be working with students and families on an individual level to support their academic, social, emotional, and career goals. Outside of ACPA, I love running, movies, music, video games, and just about anything else pop culture-related. Feel free to reach out any time!

Bobby Burt

Middle School Counselor

Email: burt@artcollegeprep.org

Mr. G has been at ACPA since 2021. As high school counselor he provides academic, social/emotional, and college/career support to students both individually and in the classrooms. He is also our District Testing Coordinator and manages the administration of state and national testing at ACPA. He loves being a part of the unique ACPA community, where the culture is driven by an emphasis on values and creativity. Outside of ACPA, Mr. G is a swim coach with 11 years of experience and works with swimmers ages 6 to 18 years old. In his free time, Mr. G explores a vast range of interests that include competitive swimming, guitar, painting and drawing, reading, and video games.
Mr. G has been at ACPA since 2021. As high school counselor he provides academic, social/emotional, and college/career support to students both individually and in the classrooms. He is also our District Testing Coordinator and manages the administration of state and national testing at ACPA. He loves being a part of the unique ACPA community, where the culture is driven by an emphasis on values and creativity. Outside of ACPA, Mr. G is a swim coach with 11 years of experience and works with swimmers ages 6 to 18 years old. In his free time, Mr. G explores a vast range of interests that include competitive swimming, guitar, painting and drawing, reading, and video games.

Eric Gerlach

High School Counselor

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Email: gerlach@artcollegeprep.org

I am excited to start my first year at APCA as the Middle School Social Worker. I am a Licensed Social Worker. My role includes mental health consults, community referrals, crisis management etc. I received my formal education at Capital University (BSW) and Washington University in St. Louis for my Masters. Many of my social work positions have been school based and running mental health groups. I have a passion for mentoring programs. Some hobbies of mine are traveling, reading, and watching the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ovajunise McCallum

MSW | School Social Worker

I am excited to start my first year at ACPA as the Middle School Social Worker. I am a Licensed Social Worker. My role includes mental health consults, community referrals, crisis management etc. I received my formal education at Capital University (BSW) and Washington University in St. Louis for my Masters. Many of my social work positions have been school based and running mental health groups. I have a passion for mentoring programs. Some hobbies of mine are traveling, reading, and watching the Cincinnati Bengals.

Email: mccallum@artcollegeprep.org

Christopher Winchester

Christopher Winchester

LSW | School Social Worker

Mr. Winchester will be working with students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Christopher has a background in school social work and considers working at ACPA – with its amazing students, families, and staff – his dream job. Mr. Winchester has previously worked in various capacities at rural, urban, and suburban public schools. Mr. Winchester is a licensed social worker who studied School Social Work at The Ohio State University and previously earned his Master of Negotiation & Conflict Resolution degree from the Werner Institute at the Creighton University School of Law. You can find Mr. Winchester in the Counseling Cove, probably wearing a sweater vest and ready to share some “dad jokes.”

Email: winchester@artcollegeprep.org

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