The Team
Debra Cumpstone, Guidance Secretary
Alan Fortin, School Counselor for students with last names A-L
Chloe Mulberry, School Counselor for students with last names M-Z
Tara Bartlett, School Social Worker
Susie Speir, School Psychologist
Tara Bartlett
School Social Worker
Tara Bartlett is a certified school social worker. She first worked as a Student Assistance Counselor at Amity Junior and Senior High through New Hope Manor, and in 1998 was hired as a school social worker for our district. She has worked in all of our elementary schools as well as our middle school. Tara began her career at the Children's Center in Hamden, first as a residential counselor then as the Day Treatment Coordinator. She then took a job at New Hope Manor, a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility for teenage girls. Tara had many roles there, including Senior Counselor and Director of Counseling of residential living and Student Assistance Counselor for Old Lyme High School, Amity Schools, and RSD 17. Tara received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and her Master of Social Work from UCONN. She lives on the shoreline with her husband and two daughters, their cats Samson and Sierra and their dog Fern.
Chloe Mulberry
School Counselor (M-Z)
Chloe Mulberry is a certified school counselor. She joined the HKMS counseling department this year. Chloe obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and minor in Psychology from Roger Williams University in 2021 and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology with a School Counseling emphasis from the University of Connecticut in 2023. She also obtained the credential of National Certified Counselor. Chloe is a former competitive and college dance team member who loves to go to the gym and go on walks in her free time. She currently resides in Marlborough.
Alan Fortin
School Counselor (A-L)
Alan Fortin is a certified school counselor. He joined the HKMS counseling department in 2006. Previously, he was an outreach worker at Bristol Central High School. Alan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Fitchburg State University in the year 2001, and his Master of Science degree in School Counseling from the College of New Rochelle. As a former collegiate hockey player, Alan enjoys playing all sports, particularly ice hockey and golf. Alan resides in Southington with his wife, two daughters, and his dogs Chopper and Izzy.
Susie Speir
School Psychologist
Susie Speir is a nationally certified school psychologist. She joined HKMS in 2018 after working in Westbrook, CT at the middle and high school level. She obtained a Master of Science degree and Sixth Year Professional Certificate in School Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University where she trained at an elementary school in Meriden, CT. She also attended Eastern Connecticut State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She currently resides in Portland with family.
