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Eagle Counseling Newsletter is the official publication of the Office of School Counseling at Prince of Peace Christian School and Early Learning Center in Carrollton, TX. The Office of School CounselingIn order to prepare a student for service and success, Prince of Peace Christian School and Early Learning Center considers the whole child as a part of our exemplary education. As certified School Counselors, Mrs. Dwyer and Mr. Prindiville seek to provide daily support and resources for the mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness of POPCS students, families, and school personnel. Should your family or your student need mental or emotional support, we are happy to walk alongside you through life’s many struggles. Please feel free to contact us if you need anything.
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Meet your Prince of Peace School Counselors!
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Michelle Dwyer |
Gary Prindiville III |
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Michelle Dwyer is a Certified Family Life Educator and School Counselor and earned her Master’s Degree in Family Science through Concordia St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Concordia University Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and an endorsement for Middle School Education. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri where she attended Lutheran High School North.
Mrs. Dwyer teaches 7th Grade Theology, and leads the 8th grade Leadership Team who is in charge of leading service projects and planning Middle School chapel. Mrs. Dwyer believes that each person is the leader of his or her own life, and she hopes to foster that belief in each one of the students she works with. God has created each person for a unique and specific purpose, and through teaching and counseling, she hopes to help students learn to explore that purpose. Mrs. Dwyer is also a POPCS parent. Her oldest daughter, Charli, is in Preschool Prep, and Dani just started in the infant class. She is proud to be an assistant coach for the Varsity High School Volleyball team, and she and her husband, David, are members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Contact Information: Michelle.Dwyer@popcs.org Phone: 972-447-0532 Ext. 1068 |
Gary Prindiville III grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he attended St. John’s Lutheran School and Lutheran High School South. He graduated from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s in Theology/Pre-Seminary Studies with a minor in Theological Languages, as well as a specialization in Missions ministry. He completed his Master’s of Science in Professional Mental Health Counseling which included an internship experience of individual, family and group counseling, substance abuse, marital and crisis counseling. This practicum included counseling and training children, adolescents, and adults in various settings and situations. Gary is currently working toward licensure as a Professional Mental Health/School Counselor in the state of Texas.
Mr. Prindiville is a Certified School Counselor and Certified Theology/Bible Teacher for 6th Grade. Mr. Prindiville also serves as the Head Coach of Middle School Cross Country, where students “run their race” on and off the the field as they grow both physically and spiritually. Mr. Prindiville also enjoys mentoring our students as they seek to not only understand the Scriptures better, but themselves and others as well. Mr. Prindiville and his family attend Lamb of God Lutheran in Flower Mound, Texas where his wife Hannah serves as Youth Director. They have two sons, and enjoy partnering in life and in mission together. Gary worked for 5 years in youth and college ministry before beginning his ministry at POPCS. Contact Information: Gary.Prindiville@popcs.org Phone: 972-447-0532 Ext. 1058 |
