Alvey's School Counselor is Mrs. Maresh
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Contact Me:
Mrs. Maresh: [email protected] (Monday-Friday)
Phone: 571-261-2556
Student Resources:
Requesting to See a School Counselor:
Students in 2nd-5th grade may submit an electronic note to the school counselors through the Leadership page on Canvas. Notes are monitored by a school counselor Monday-Friday from 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m. This option allows students to reach out independently and privately, rate the size of their challenge, share strategies they have already tried, and explain what support they may need.
Students in Kindergarten-1st grade can let a teacher know if they would like to speak with a school counselor.
Students are welcome to visit our Leadership page on Canvas to utilize a virtual coping skills toolbox.
The toolbox includes breathing videos, conflict‑resolution tips, reminders on using an I‑Message, positive‑thinking strategies, and many other helpful tools. Students are encouraged to use these resources at school or at home whenever they need a little support.
Below is an example of what the virtual tool box looks like (without the links)
About the Counselor
Mrs. Maresh
Mrs. Maresh is a proud Virginia native who grew up attending Prince William County schools. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from George Mason University and her Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Long Beach. She enjoys being creative whenever possible; she thoroughly enjoys teaching leadership to K-5th grade students. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.
Emergency Resources:
PWCS is committed to supporting students’ emotional well-being. For non-emergency mental health support, email [email protected]. A school mental health or health professional will respond as soon as possible. This inbox is not monitored 24/7.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
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PWC Crisis Line – Call 703-527-4077 or text CONNECT to 85511
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Child Protective Services Hotline – 703-792-4200
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Community Services Board – 703-792-7800 (Manassas), 703-792-4900 (Woodbridge)
Additional Supports:
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Hazel Health – Free, confidential teletherapy for PWCS students in 19 languages. No insurance required. Families must opt-in via ParentVUE.
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Connections Crisis Receiving Center, Woodbridge – 24/7 walk-in mental health care for youth and adults. No referral or insurance needed.
School Counseling Vision and Mission Statements
Vision:
The J.W. Alvey Elementary School Counseling Program envisions a future in which all students learn to their fullest potential, achieve their goals, and succeed in life. In their time at Alvey, students achieve academically, grow personally, develop socially, and build career readiness. Graduates of Alvey are successful lifelong learners, as well as productive citizens who are equipped with tools for a thriving future for themselves and their community.
Adapted from the following sources:*Everett Naismith Middle School vision statement in American School Counselor Association (2012). The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, Third Edition. Alexandria, VA: Author and Prince William County Mission Statement. Updated October 2024.
Mission:
The J.W. Alvey Elementary School Counseling Program strives to engage the diverse community of learners (students, parents, teachers) in equitable, proactive solutions that enable all students to access a thriving future. We prepare students to achieve individualized personal/social, career and academic goals necessary to become resilient, innovative and productive global collaborators.
Adapted from the Prince William County Mission Statement and K-12 Counseling Curriculum Mission Statement. Updated October, 2024.
Website updated February 2026