Student Support

Ms. Jordana Spitz

Guidance Counselor K-2

RM 270

Jordana Spitz has been a Guidance Counselor here at FRR since 2008. Prior to guidance, she was an elementary school teacher in New York City. She received both her Masters degrees at Hunter College and finds herself at home in the diverse community of the Florida Ruffin Ridley school. Ms. Spitz loves working with the younger students and strives to incorporate mindfulness techniques, yoga, and literature into her work with the children. Her favorite days at FRR include working with the children in the classroom and engaging with all of her students during recess. "I am the happiest when I get to spend quality time with the kids, their excitement and enthusiasm reminds me of why I chose to be a guidance counselor."

Mrs. Mary Murphy

Guidance Counselor Gr. 3-5

RM 206

Ms. Jennifer Maylone

Guidance Counselor Gr. 6-8

RM 314

Jennifer Maylone has been the Guidance Counselor for Grades 6-8 at the Florida Ruffin Ridley School since 2006. Prior to coming to Brookline, she worked for two years in the Boston Public Schools running a program targeting at-risk youth in middle schools. She has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan where she studied Children and Families, and was certified in Adventure Therapy and clinical school-based work. She has been a special education advocate, wilderness guide and Peace Corps Volunteer. The best thing about her job is hanging out and talking, playing and problem-solving with kids.

Mr. Bob Babigian

Psychologist

RM 308

Mrs. Caitlin Simmon

Psychologist

RM 307

Ms. Amy Burch

Social Worker

RM 309

Mr. Jeffrey Pierre

School Adjustment Counselor

Room 302