Our Counselor
Partnering for Your Child's Success
Dear Families,
Welcome to the new school year! As your School Counselor, I am so excited to work alongside you to support your student's academic growth, social emotional well-being, and character development. Our Comprehensive School Counseling Program is designed to serve every student from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Our program follows the national standards set by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). This means our guidance lessons are structured, proactive, and tailored to meet your child's specific age and developmental milestones.
What Does a School Counselor Do?
School Counselors deliver monthly classroom guidance lessons, facilitate short-term small support Groups, provide individual solution-focused check-ins, and collaborate with parents and teachers to remove barriers to learning.
What Your Child Will Learn This Year
Throughout the year, I will visit every classroom monthly to teach active, engaging lessons focused on
three core domains:
| ASCA Domain | Focus Areas & Key Skills Covered |
|---|---|
| Social/Emotional | Identifying emotions, self-regulation, empathy, conflict resolution ("I-Messages"), building healthy friendships, and decoding peer pressure. |
| Academic Success | Growth mindset (the power of "YET"), listening skills, working memory & visual chunking, organization, and test anxiety coping strategies. |
| Career Awareness | Connecting personal strengths to interests, exploring community helpers, and building goal-setting habits for the future. |
How You Can Support at Home
- Ask About Guidance Lessons: Have a conversation with your child every so often and ask your child to show you their new calming strategies!
- Practice the "Power of YET": When your child feels stuck on homework, encourage them by adding "yet" to the end of their sentence (e.g.,
"I don't get this problem... YET!"). - Stay in Touch: I am here to support your child and family. Please feel free to reach out if your family is experiencing transitions or if you have any questions about your student's well-being.
Have a Question?
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:50 PM