Develop a positive attitude toward school and learning
Develop good relationships with peers, parents, teachers and siblings
Improve their communication skills and develop effective decision-making strategies
Deal with personal concerns, developmental tasks, crises, school related problems, home concerns, health and physical development
My primary responsibility is to oversee the social and emotional development of our students. Our students may face social, developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Challenges such as these can interfere with their educational success. It is my responsibility and desire to provide preventive care and support in order to remove barriers that affect our students. In addition, I provide direct services and indirect services.
Direct services include:
Individual and Group Counseling
Academic and Career Planning
Consultation
Referral and Follow-up
Indirect services include:
The Coordination of other support services
Assisting teachers in integrating guidance goals into classroom instruction
Assisting teachers in implementing academic and behavioral interventions
Consultation and collaboration within the schools, with parents and with the community to address student needs.
If you feel that I can be of service to you, please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns.