Counselor's Corner

What is the role of a school counselor?  

The job of the counselor is to make sure that all our students are academically, socially, and emotionally successful at school. She collaborates with teachers, students, and parents to facilitate a positive school environment. She will present guidance lessons that cover a variety of topics related to character development and social/emotional learning. She also will work with students individually and in a small group setting based on specific needs. The counselor looks forward to getting to know each student and building positive relationships!

• School Guidance Curriculum - designing, structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific competencies in all grades PK-5 (personal/social, academic, career) and driven by the needs of the school population.
• Individual Student Planning - assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)
• Responsive Services - meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer mediation, information-providing)
• System Support - school-wide program planning and implementation as well as consulting with other professionals and/or coordination of various supports for students and families. 
• Referrals - I help facilitate referrals for Special Education, Section 504, or a variety of therapeutic services offered through the district.