Guidance

Ms. Jordana Spitz

Guidance Counselor (K–2)

Room 270

Jordana Spitz has been a guidance counselor at Florida Ruffin Ridley School since 2008. Prior to this role, she was an elementary school teacher in New York City. She earned both of her master’s degrees from Hunter College and feels at home in the diverse community of FRR.

Ms. Spitz enjoys working with younger students and incorporates mindfulness techniques, yoga, and literature into her work. Her favorite days at FRR include time spent in classrooms and connecting with students during recess.

“I am happiest when I get to spend quality time with the kids. Their excitement and enthusiasm remind me why I chose to be a guidance counselor.”

Email:
mary_murphy2@psbma.org

Phone:
617-879-4412

Mrs. Mary Murphy

Guidance Counselor (Grades 3–5)

Room 206

Email:
jennifer_maylone@psbma.org

Phone:
617-879-4937

Ms. Jennifer Maylone

Guidance Counselor (Grades 6–8)

Room 314

Jennifer Maylone has been the Guidance Counselor for grades 6–8 at Florida Ruffin Ridley School since 2006. Prior to coming to Brookline, she worked for two years in Boston Public Schools, running a program for middle school students.

She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan, where she studied children and families, and is certified in adventure therapy and clinical school-based work. She has also worked as a special education advocate, wilderness guide, and Peace Corps volunteer.

The best part of her job is connecting with students—talking, playing, and problem-solving together.