Student Supports at Oakton
In addition to the school counseling team and administrative team, there are a number of additional staff members at Oakton who are here to support students throughout the school year.
These include: Systems of Support Advisor, School Psychologist, School Social Workers, Career Center Specialist, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, and Family Liaison.
Role | Name | Supports |
Systems of Support Advisor | Justin Janis | The Systems of Support Advisor is an extra layer of support embedded in the school to assist the school leadership with the needs of the school. He works closely with the administration, school counselors, students and their families to make sure students are getting the individualized support they need.
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School Psychologist | Leyla Babaturk
| School Psychologists perform a variety of roles in the school, including:
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School Social Worker | Rachel Cherian | School social workers:
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Career Center Specialist | Eddie McClam | The College and Career Center provides information on college representative visits, career exploration, financial aid and scholarships, as well as life after high school, military and ROTC, and NOVA. |
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist | Michael McNulty | FCPS’s Substance Abuse Prevention Program provides learning experiences to students. Some of the duties of the SAPS include:
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Family Liaison | Martha Ghahremani-Nejad | Family liaisons work to help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and ensure their academic success. |