As a School Counselor, my job is to promote whole school wellness and social emotional support for all students. This is done by helping students and families identify the things that may be causing stress in their life which in turn is interfering with academic success in the classroom. I do this through:

• Whole school programs such as Character Education.
• Short term individual and group counseling as needed.
• Support groups for children who have experienced change in their family. That change can include but is not limited to parents separating, children moving, death of a loved one, or a family member who has been incarcerated or is struggling with addiction.
• Social skill groups as needed.
• Communication with families including helping coordinate with outside agencies that will work with the child and family outside of school in order to offer more support.