Picture of Holly Kane

Hello, everyone!

I'm Miss Kane and I am a school counselor here at EMS. I work primarily with the 6th and 7th grade to support our scholars' social, emotional, and academic needs. I welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions as we work together to foster our scholars' growth and success! I can be reached at holly.kane@youngstown.k12.oh.us or my extension is 8155

Sandra Quotson School Counselor Picture

Hello EMS scholars and families!

My name is Miss Q, and I work here at East Middle school to support the social emotional and academic needs of all scholars, particularly the 7th and 8th grade. I have been in the Youngstown City School District for 7 years, and I am excited to partner with you to support the needs of your scholar. Please reach out via email at sandra.quotson@youngstown.k12.oh.us, or at (330) 744-7155, ext. 8107, if you have any questions or concerns!

May Samad Social Worker

Hello EMS Golden Bear Family!

My name is Ms. May Samad and I am YOUR School Social Worker.  I serve as a support to scholars, families and staff. I have worked for YCSD for eight years ensuring that prevention and intervention services are implemented, coordinating crisis response, and empowering individual scholars and EMS to succeed.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to connect with me at may.samad@youngstown.k12.oh.us

(330) 744-7155 ext. 8126

Maurice Hightower Student Advocate

Hello EMS Golden Bear Family!

My name is Maurice Hightower and I am your Youth Scholar Advocate for 6th, 7th & 8th grade here at EMS. I am a servant to our scholars here at EMS. I provide emotional support, mentoring, academic assistance and my number one asset is BUILDING REALATIONSHIPS with our scholars. I work with Miss. Kane, Ms. May & Ms. Q, we collaborate often to ensure we serve our scholars to our best abilities. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at maurice.hightower@youngstown.k12.oh.us 

(330) 744-7155 ext. 8564

Jessica Rojas Headshot

Hello EMS students and families! 

My name is Jessica Rojas and I will be starting my internship here at East Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. I will be shadowing Miss. Q and I am excited to learn more about what being a school counselor entails! I am also excited about getting to know the students and helping their lives become easier in these formative years. I was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio so I would love to help foster success and prosperity for every student who walks into this building. I hope you all have a wonderful day! 

Kieron Counseling Intern

Hello everyone,

My name is Kieron Grubbs, I am an intern here at EMS for the 2024-2025 school year. I will be working closely with Miss Kane and Miss Q this year. I hope to gain as many useful skills as possible to help me assist our scholars. I'm very excited to work with the wonderful EMS staff to help our scholars grow into the great adults we all know they can be!