Center Student Services

The Center Student Services Staff

The Center at Independence Nontraditional School is a public separate program that provides intensive emotional and behavioral supports to students. Counseling is provided individually and in small groups. Our student services staff consult with teachers, administrators, families, and providers to help our students access the curriculum and learn social and emotional skills for success.

Emily Morgan - School Psychologist & Counseling K-7
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Emily Morgan is the School Psychologist assigned to the students in Kindergarten through 7^th grade here in the Center Program at the Independence Nontraditional School. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, with more than 24 years spent supporting our students and families here at the INS-Center (formerly PACE East Program).

 

In the Center Program, Mrs. Morgan’s support to students includes:

• Providing counseling support through check-ins, behavior and social skills instruction, and crisis support.​
• Supporting student goals in their IEPs (Individualized Education Program)​
• Supporting student progress on their BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans)​
• Supporting student progress in the Center Program and assisting with student transitions back to base schools as appropriate.

Students and parents may contact Mrs. Morgan with any questions or to schedule a time to check in:

Email: [email protected]

Main line #: 571.374.6600

Theresa Mahmood - School Social Worker & Counseling 8-10
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Theresa Mahmood is a School Social Worker who has worked for PWCS for 27 years. With a background in substance abuse prevention and in education as a certified teacher of Kindergarten through 8^th grade, she has dedicated her career to helping young people achieve their goals and lead healthy lives. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, reading, and traveling with her family.

Dolly Saini - School Psychologist & Counseling 11-12
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Hello! I'm Ms. Saini, your School Psychologist at Independence Nontraditional School – Center. I’ve proudly served our INS-Center community for over 25 years, supporting students, families, staff, and the broader community.

This year, we’re thrilled to work closely with our 11th and 12th graders at the Center as we focus on one big goal: Graduation and Thriving Futures!

Whether you need help with graduation planning, course selection, personal challenges, employment, college prep, accessing resources—or just want to say hi—I’m here for you. Feel free to reach out anytime by text, call, email, or schedule an appointment.