At McDermoth Elementary School in Aberdeen, Mary Mainio serves the school’s nearly 400 students from kindergarten to sixth grade. This is her first year at the elementary level, having previously worked for 10 years at the middle and high school levels. Her days include giving guidance lessons, leading small group work with students who need extra social and emotional support, meeting with parents, connecting students and families with community resources, and engaging with students one-on-one around the school.
Continue reading here to learn more about why Mainio thinks college and career planning is so important for students to do in school.
