BCHS/BCMS Counseling Staff Updates

There have been staffing changes in the counseling departments at the high school and the middle school for the 2025-26 school year. Please read about them below:

High School

headshots two counselors

Two vacancies in the high school counseling center have been filled by veteran school counselors in the district. Carla Young and Chynna Smith, both longtime counselors at the middle school, have moved to the high school this year. They replace Dr. Lisa Carr, who retired last January, and Darnell Douglas, who accepted a position in August as a school administrator in another local school district.

High school counselors will be assigned to students as follows: 

Grade 9 (Class of 2029)

Carla Young – Gr. 9 – Last names A-Cl
Deb Zeh – Gr. 9 – Last names Co-F
Ryan Donlon – Gr. 9 – Last names G-K
Chynna Smith – Gr. 9 – Last names L-N
Tyler Anderson – Gr. 9 – Last names O-Si
Kate Burkhart – Gr. 9 – Last names Si-Z
Liz Colloton – Gr. 9 – Last names EXCEL

Grade 10 (Class of 2028)

Carla Young – Gr. 10 – Last names A-B
Deb Zeh – Gr. 10 – Last names C-E
Ryan Donlon – Gr. 10 – Last names F-K
Chynna Smith – Gr. 10 – Last names L-N
Tyler Anderson – Gr. 10 – Last names O-R
Kate Burkhart – Gr. 10 – Last names S-Z
Liz Colloton – Gr. 10 – Last names EXCEL

Grade 11 (Class of 2027)

Carla Young – Gr. 11 – Last names A-B
Deb Zeh – Gr. 11 – Last names C-G
Ryan Donlon – Gr. 11 – Last names H-K
Chynna Smith – Gr. 11 – Last names L-O
Tyler Anderson – Gr. 11 – Last names P-R
Kate Burkhart – Gr. 11 – Last names S-Z
Liz Colloton – Gr. 11 – Last names EXCEL

Grade 12 (Class of 2026)

Carla Young – Gr. 12 – Last names A-Cl
Deb Zeh – Gr. 12 – Last names Co-G
Ryan Donlon – Gr. 12 – Last names H-K
Chynna Smith – Gr. 12 – Last names L-O
Tyler Anderson – Gr. 12 – Last names P-Si
Kate Burkhart – Gr. 12 – Last names So-Z
Liz Colloton – Gr. 12 – Last names EXCEL

Middle School

headshot new counselor

The counseling department at the middle school is excited to welcome Chris Johnson to the team. Johnson comes to BC from the Rensselaer City School District. Mr. Johnson’s first day at the middle school will be Monday, Oct. 6. Please watch for more information from building administrators regarding counseling department services for BCMS students before Mr. Johnson’s arrival in October.