Ms. Beth Schires
My name is Beth Schires and I will be the counselor for the Champions (7th Grade), Discovery (8th) and will be splitting the Dream Team (7th Grade) with Ms. Ghafori. This is my 4th year as a counselor at Rachel Carson Middle School and my 16th year as a counselor in Fairfax County Public Schools. Prior to coming to Rachel Carson, I worked at Fairview Elementary School in Fairfax Station for 12 years. I am born and raised right here in Fairfax County. I grew up in Burke, VA and graduated from Robinson Secondary. I received my Bachelors in Psychology and a Master’s in Education Counseling, both from George Mason University. I have two kiddos, my son Brooks is 12 and going into the 6th grade (Middle School in Prince William County) and my daughter Aubrey is 9 and is going into the 4th grade. We are a huge sports family as my son plays travel baseball and football and my daughter plays travel soccer and softball. We are also a swim team family during the summer. When I am not at one of the sports fields, I love to be outside, run, yard work and complete DYI projects at my house with my husband. My husband, Dave and I met in highschool and have been married for 15 years. I became a school counselor because I had a phenomenal school counselor when I was in middle school who made such an impact and difference in my life. I love making connections with my students, advocating for them, while helping them learn to advocate for themselves and overall being a trusted adult at school to any and all students. I look forward to supporting and making connections with my students and families this school year.