Counseling Department
Mission
The Counseling Department is committed to ensuring that every student has a positive experience at Adams Middle School and that they are well-prepared to successfully meet the challenges of the future. The Adams Middle School counseling department is designed after American School Counselor Association’s National Model to best support students in the academic, socio-emotional, and career domains.
Learn More: The Role of a Middle School Counselor 
The Counseling Department invites you to join Adams Counselor Connection on Remind so you can receive relevant articles on parenting your Middle School child and reminders about upcoming school and community events.
Here’s how to join:
PARENTS:
Option 1: Text @adamscouns to 81010 or
Option 2: Go to www.remind.com/join/adamscouns.
STUDENTS:
Option 1: Text @amscouns to 81010 or
Option 2: Go to www.remind.com/join/amscouns
We hope to see you on there!
School Counselors
Available to Parents/Guardians By Appointment
Mrs. Amber Beach (Last names: A-K) abeach@rbusd.org
Ms. Kelly Egan (Last names: L-Z) kegan@rbusd.org
Mrs. Ashley MacDonald (Project Alert and Second Step) amacdonald@rbusd.org
EL Advisor
Mrs. Jennell Tanaka jtanaka@rbusd.org
School Psychologist
Ms. Melissa Prince meprince@rbusd.org
COSA & Intervention Coordinator
Mrs. Gina Zbikowski
Crisis Line
Students: If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please tell an adult immediately and seek medical attention by calling 9-1-1.
