At Wedgewood Park International School, we are focused on our students’ personal and social well-being along with their academic success. We work with our community partners to support our students in the classroom and beyond.
Student Support Team
Our student support team is here to help you!
Joshua Severson
School Psychologist
(414) 604-7830
Cindy Williams
School Counselor
(414) 546-7239
Thelmy Maldonado
School Social Worker
(414) 604-7831
School Psychologists:
Talk with you during tough times
Share ways to cope or deal with emotions
Help you set goals and figure out how to do your best learning
School Counselors:
Academic Services
- High School Application Resources
- Academic and Career Planning (ACP)
- Learning Style
- Goal & Plans
- Values
- School Subjects at work
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Learning Pathways
- Bias & Career Choices
- Jobs & Employers
- Transition to High School
- Self-Advocacy
- Graduation Requirements
Career Services
- Career Program (Xello)
- Career Clusters & Pathways
- Interest assessment
- Personality Style
- Skills & Interests
- Personal statement
- Career fair
- Apprenticeships
- Pre College programs
- Resume
- College tour
- Community service
Social/Emotional Services
- Mindfulness Curriculum Resources
- Short-term individual counseling
- Small/large group counseling (curriculum and topic based based on need/ data)
- Crisis counseling and referrals
- Restorative Practices/mediations
Services For Parents
- Academic & Career Planning (ACP) conference with students and families in 7th grade. Advocating for students. (email counselor to schedule an appointment)
- Second Step – Classroom-based lessons and activities designed to build student’s social emotional skills, such as emotion management, impulse control, problem-solving, and empathy.
- Xello Family – gives parents, guardians access to see and discuss their student’s goals and plans
- Milwaukee Parent Institute – A family engagement program that helps families learn strategies to help students develop to their full potential.
School Social Workers:
Share ways to cope or deal with emotions
Provide helpful resources
Refer you to others who can help if you (or your family) need anything
Free Educational Resources
- ABCYA: Learning games for grades K3–6
- Arcademics: Learning games for grades 1–6, including key math skills
- BrainPop Jr.: Activities in multiple subjects for grades K–8
- Funbrain Books: Free digital access to select books for grades 1–8
- Funbrain Math: Math concepts using puzzles for grades 1–8
- Milwaukee Public Library: Free digital access to books
- PBS Kids Games: Games for the whole family, including social skills
Self Supports
Express and Explore Feelings
When You Need Help
Emergency Assistance
Milwaukee Police Department (24/7)
Call 911 for the following:
- Crimes in progress
- Life or death situations
- Medical emergencies
- Gunshots
- Accidents/ injuries
- Reports of fire
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
Call/text 988 or start an online chat to get emotional support.
A skilled, judgement-free counselor can listen, offer compassion, and share helpful resources. All conversations are free and confidential.
Crisis Text Line (24/7)
Text “HOME” to 741741 whenever you need to talk.
A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor can respond and provide support through a secure online platform. This is a free, confidential service.
Milwaukee Mobile Crisis (24/7)
Call (414) 257-7222 if you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis.
This non-police mobile response team provides mental health crisis responses and interventions to individuals of all ages. The team is made up of counselors, therapists, psychologists, and nurses available at all hours. They can provide mental health assessments, assistance with stabilization, and connections to resources.
Non-Emergency Assistance
Milwaukee Police Department
Call (414) 933-4444 for non-emergency assistance for the following:
- Crimes NOT in progress
- Welfare checks
- Theft / vehicle theft
- Property damage
- Reports of drug dealing / loitering
- Loud music
- Abandoned property
IMPACT 211 (24/7)
Call 211 or text your zip code to TXT-211 (898-211).
This free, confidential helpline can direct you to information and assistance for:
- Basic Needs: Food, clothing, income support assistance, government programs
- Children & Families: Support programs, job skill training, legal assistance, consumer protection
- Housing: Emergency shelter, housing navigation
- Wellness: Healthcare, mental health resources, substance use disorder assistance