School Life

Health and Wellness

Student health and wellness programs are as important as academic success at St. Catherine’s. It is critical for girls of all ages to develop a strong sense of intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and social well-being to best prepare them for life.

Lower School

Students develop a growth mindset toward social-emotional learning and character development. We highlight our monthly virtues program through chapels, homeroom discussions and guidance lessons. Our designated Lower School counselor leads small group sessions on topics including anxiety, stress relief, bullying and family life, as well as individual sessions when needed.
Middle School

Adolescent girls go through many physical, emotional and social changes, and our all-girls environment allows us to address the unique needs of girls during this stage of their life. Counselors lead students in exploring complex topics like friendship and relationships, social media, nutrition, body image, substance abuse prevention and family life, as well as individual sessions when needed.
Upper School

We focus on fostering independence while educating students on biopsychosocial topics commonly faced by young adults. Examples include mental health, substance abuse/addiction, stress reduction and positive coping skills, understanding signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and more. Our counseling team works with students in small sessions and individually when needed and coordinates wellness programming in the Upper School.

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Meet The Team

List of 6 members.

Laura Gorsuch

Middle School Dean of Student Life, Health and Wellness Coordinator

804-288-2804 ext. 3912
Emily Lathe

Counselor, Lower School

804-288-2804 ext. 3758
Hailey Carnohan

Counselor, Middle School
Michelle Johnston

Counselor, Middle School

804-288-2804 ext. 3073
Karen Brockenbrough

School Psychologist and Upper School Counselor

804-288-2804 ext. 3042
Constance Bennett

Counselor, Upper School

6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23226
804-288-2804

Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St. Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.