Ms. Christy Ryder
Dear Panther Students and Families,
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! My name is Christy Ryder and I am the school counselor for the 7th grade All Stars and the 8th grade Explorers teams. This is start of my second year at Rachel Carson Middle School and my 22nd year in FCPS as both an elementary counselor and classroom teacher. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology and Education from James Madison University and my master's degree is in School Counseling from Virginia Tech.
When I am not at school, I am busy with my children at one of their many activities and try to sneak in a walk with my dog, George, each day. I enjoy being outdoors, going to concerts, reading a good book, and watching movies at the theater. I also love traveling, especially to Disney World.
Relationships are the foundation of my work as a school counselor. I can't wait to get to know all the RCMS students and look forward to partnering with families and school staff to make this a great year of learning! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do to support you. My door is always open!