Guidance

Guidance Services

Purpose Statement

Guidance services of Lancaster Mennonite facilitate the holistic development of all students by:

• Assisting students in planning their educational careers through high school and beyond
• Arranging educational services to students according to their unique learning needs
• Supporting students in the midst of emotional/family stresses
• Encouraging students to make responsible life decisions

Services are provided in a nurturing, pastoral environment, seeking to challenge students to lives of Christ-like mission, peacemaking and service in a global society.

Our Team:

Kirk Benner School Counselor Responsible for written communication of guidance information, master schedule, arranging for group testing. School counselor to 200 students. (717) 299-0436, ext. 305 bennerkr@lancastermennonite.org

Dorcas Lehman School Counselor and Campus Pastor Coordinates high school special services, advisory groups, high school Student Support Teams, and chapel planning. School Counselor for 200 students. (717) 299-0436, ext. 306 lehmandm@lancastermennonite.org

Lois Whitcraft School Counselor School Counselor for Learning Support students and 100 others, coordinates Peer Assistance Leadership program, support groups, crisis intervention.  (717) 299-0436, ext. 318 whitcraftlb@lancastermennonite.org

Stacy Shenk School Counselor Primary middle school counselor. Coordinates Career and Technology Center placements, middle school Special Services, and middle school Student Support Teams.  (717) 299-0436, ext. 307 shenksl@lancastermennonite.org