Counseling Services

Who Am I

Hi everyone, I am Maeve Clinton, the Guidance Counselor at Big Sky Discovery Academy for the 2023-2024 school year. It is my privilege to work with your children. It is my goal to maximize student success for all students! As the school counselor, I will work with all age/grade levels in the classroom, in small groups, and individually.

A little bit about me– I attended the University of Vermont and earned my bachelor’s degree in Social Work with minors in Special Education, Community Development, and Community Entrepreneurship. Right after I graduated, I continued my education at The Ohio State University (Go BUCKS!) and earned my master’s degree in Social Work. I have experience in community-based, outpatient, Inpatient, and medical therapy. In my free time, I like to ski and hang out with my fiancé and dog (Tito).

What To Expect

  • Help students manage emotions
  • Focus on academic
  • Short-term counseling for students
  • Provide external referrals for long-term support if needed
  • Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community
  • Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges
  • Crisis response

“School Counselors help students focus on academic, career, and social/emotional development so they can achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I meet with students?

  • Individually
  • Small Groups
  • Classrooms

What to refer for?

Concerns that you have for your student that are unable to be managed by a parent or teacher.

How do referrals work?

Please fill out the Google Form that is available on the website.  I have hard copies – please reach out via email if needed.  I won’t be able to accept any referral without this form being filled out. 

Who can submit referrals?

  • Teachers/Staff
  • Parents
  • Elementary, Middle and High School Students

Mandated Reporter

By law, I am (as are teachers) required to contact child protective services if I believe a student is being harmed, is going to harm themself, or going to harm someone else. 

Referral Forms

Below you can access the referral forms. This form MUST be completed so I can work with your child. Intermediate and High School students are able to self-refer if they would like- this will be reviewed with them! Teachers are also able to refer; however, the expectation is that they communicate with parents prior to a referral being placed! 

Parents- https://forms.gle/TbnKwcAgzzmPy8G7A

Intermediate and High School Students- https://forms.gle/1CtmoTQVSYLRpp2a6

Teacher- https://forms.gle/mhHqTmaaSMYjNhJF7

Contact Info

mclinton@bigskydiscoveryacademy.org