School Counseling
TCS School Counselors act as advocates for all students' emotional well being, as well as providing resources and help for their academic and career advancement. For both students and families, counselors serve as liaisons to the many resources available within the school and community.
Our school counseling staff works in conjunction with our social workers, school psychologist, and mental health counselors to serve as a link between home, school, and community in providing direct, as well as indirect, services to students, families, and school personnel. The team assists students and families with 1) crisis intervention; 2) accessing school and community resources to help alleviate family stress; 3) promoting understanding and acceptance of self and others; 4) facilitating team meetings to address any barriers to success.
Our goal as a team is to meet the needs of students and families and to provide a safe and positive school environment for all.
Our School Counselors
Kate Plott - Washington K-1 Social Worker
Kate_Plott@tiffincityschools.org
Karen Murphy Krout 2-3 Counselor
Karen_Murphy@tiffincityschools.org
Trisha Flint Noble 4-5 Counselor
Trisha_Flint@tiffincityschools.org
Melissa Mellott Tiffin Middle School Counselor
Melissa_Mellott@tiffincityschools.org
Alisa Huffman Tiffin Middle School Counselor
Alisa Huffman@tiffincityschools.org
Kristal Dunlap High School Counselor (A-G)
Kristal_Dunlap@tiffincityschools.org
Gary Hart High School Counselor (H-N)
Gary_Hart@tiffincityschools.org
Chris Joyce High School Counselor (O-Z)
chris_joyce@tiffincityschools.org
Grief Resources
Helping Children Deal with Grief
How to Talk to Kids About Death and Grief
Children’s Books on Grief for Loss of a Friend
(Preschool- Age 8)
Always and Forever
by Alan Durant and Debi Gilion; Harcourt Children's Books, 2004
Badger's Parting Gifts
by Susan Varley; Harper Trophy, 1992
Bear's Last Journey
by Udo Weigelt; Nord-Sud Verlag, 2003
If Nathan Were Here
by Mary Bahr; Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2000
This gentle story is about children mourning their friend, Nathan.
A Story for Hippo
by Simon Puttock and Alison Bartlett; Scholastic Press, 2001
Social Service Resources
Family & Children First Council - Explore Community Resources
Freshmen Resources
Sophomore Resources
Junior Resources
Graduation Requirements & Standardized Tests
Tiffin City Schools
244 South Monroe Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-2515
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the suicide and Crisis Prevention hotline.
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If you are reaching out during non-school hours, your email may not be addressed until the next business day. If you prefer to phone our district office, please call (419) 447-2515.