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I love being a School Counselor!  I feel that I was put on this earth to help young people.  I want them to believe in themselves and have the confidence to reach their goals.  I want to help aid these kids, lift them up when times are tough, and fan the flicker of hope in them.
I also teach Character Education (Life Skills) to every grade level at least twice a month.  Life Skills could be the most important "education" they could receive.  How to interact with others, read body language, and communicate with their words face to face is becoming more of a rarity in these younger generations. 
 
Education
 
*Wingate University N.C. / Union College KY.  Bachelor of Arts Degree
*Lincoln Memorial University TN. Education Specialist Degree (Counseling)

Guidance

Welcome to AIS Guidance Classes!  Please see the syllabus that outlines the values and topics we will be learnng about this school year.
 
Guidance 2022-2023 Syllabus

Classroom guidance lessons will be designed to encourage students’ academic, social/emotional and career awareness. Students will learn how to develop peer relationships, effective social skills, decision-making skills, effective communication, and explore safe and healthy choices. Students will also learn various coping strategies and ways to handle various challenges through:

Large and small group hands-on activities

Videos

Books

Role- playing

Projects

Guest Speakers

Classroom Guidance Topics

August-  Intro to Guidance/ Wisdom/Bully Prevention

September- Friendship

October- Integrity / Drug/Alcohol Prevention/Decision-Making

November- Gratitude

December-Generosity

January- Responsibility

February- Kindness

March- Patience

April- Peace/Career Awareness

May- Commitment

Small Group Counseling- is provided through referrals from parents, teachers, counselors, or students.  Sessions are held during the school day at a time the child’s teacher agrees would be best.  Sessions are typically 30 mins. and parental permission is required.

Individual Counseling- is provided through referrals from parents, teachers, counselors, or students.  The school counselor works one-on-one with the student to help them work through social/emotional and / or academic struggles that are negatively affecting their academic performance. Sessions are typically 30 mins. and parental permission is required.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/180HkzZRfcKMJzVJlB8LSgvztwQHJzdwTko8uNmNe--0/edit (parent permission letter for individual counseling)

For more information on what school counselors do, watch this video. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wASNE6UebM

 

Posts

AIS Educators Dedicate Latest Children’s Book To Library

https://alcoaschools-ais.edlioschool.com/apps/news/article/1566806
 
Willard Womack and His Wonderful Word Machine
By Mr. Kip Jones, Illustrated by Mr. David Grant

AIS Educators Dedicate Latest Children’s Book To Library


Alcoa Intermediate School Counselor and National Award-Winning Boystown Press Author Kip Jones has released his latest Children’s book, Willard Womack and His Wonderful Word Machine. He once again called on his good friend and fellow AIS Art Teacher David Grant for the illustrations.  “He did such a good job of bringing to life the vision I had for this book,” Jones said.  The two friends teamed up in 2020 when the coronavirus spread across the country to produce Let Your Eyes Smile, Corona Style which went on to win two National Honors from The Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Star Standard for Children’s Books and 1st Place Winner for Best Children’s Nonfiction Books Category in The American Bookfest 2021.  “We work well together,” Jones added. “He is a very talented artist and did such a great job of visually piecing together what I wanted for this book.  I wanted this project to be more of a picture book so that David could have more liberties to display his talent.”  Grant agreed, “Kip explained how he wanted his characters for this book to really pop and help tell the story.”  Both were satisfied with how it came out and are excited about what this book can do.  “We are both right-brain thinkers who love implementing The Arts in our teaching,” Jones explained. “This book is what kids need right now with all the division it seems we have in our country lately.”  

For right now, the Counselor and Art Teacher are awaiting word on the possibility of a contract with book publishing companies to see where this story may go but for the time being, they have released purchasing opportunities through Amazon and Bookemon.  In the meantime, the duo recently had a book signing at the school library to dedicate their creation so the students of AIS could enjoy it for many years to come. 

 

About the Book:

When Willard Womack learns that Waverly Elementary School will be having a Science Fair Competition, he feels like this could be his big chance to impress everyone.  The idea of building a “Word Machine” seems a little far-fetched. But could he do it?  Read about Willard’s adventure with his wild and unpredictable new invention.  Words can be confusing and harmful to others if not used the right way.  It seems so hard to get the words to come out right.  What will he do when things go very wrong?  Does he have the creativity and smarts to win first place?  Join Willard, a pleasantly unusual kid who has a growth mindset and a lot of determination on his quest to make the world better with it's words.

https://alcoaschools-ais.edlioschool.com/apps/news/article/1566806

AIS Educators Dedicate Book to Library

School Counselor Kip Jones and Art Teacher, David Grant wanted to help our students remain calm and positive during this time of unknowns.  “We had been wanting to team up together on a project for a long time and the opportunity finally arose with the pandemic.” Grant said. The two friends completed their Children’s book Let Your Eyes Smile, Corona Style! within a matter of a couple of weeks.  “Yes, I went to David and asked him if he would illustrate a story I wrote about dealing with the unknown our students would be facing as they transition back to school,” said Jones, who already has a National Award-winning book series with Willie Bohanon and Friends.  The veteran Art Teacher and illustrator went to work and finished the characters Jones had envisioned.  “David’s so talented, Jones added.  “I tell him all the time he needs to make a portfolio of his work and send it to publishers.”  Grant expressed they may just be getting started.  “I think it will be the first of many more to come!”

The two recently had a book signing at the school library as they dedicated their creation so the students could enjoy it. “Twenty years from now, students will check this book out and see what we all experienced during this crazy year of 2020!”

Book Blurb:

Ella Jane Palmer is confused about why her soccer season has been canceled. Not only that, everything is shutting down including schools!

Read about how Ella handles the transition through a virus infested world that no one has ever experienced before

The Power of Bystanders. (Willie Bohanon and Friends learn how to deal with Bullying like a BOSS!)

This is one of Mr. Jones's books from his "Power Series" that is published with Boystown Press, Nebraska. I have included the song and the dance to this book as well. Love all you Chick-a-dees!

The "Bully Bugaloo" Dance

I bet you guys have been sitting around playing too many video games haven't you? Let's get up on your feet and get that blood flown' a little while we learn this fun little dance with Mr. J!!!
Basic written instructions to learn the "Bully Bugaloo."  But watch the dance instructional video first.  Good luck!