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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

Try to help Stewart find his way through the maze so he can hang out with Willie and the crew!  Good Luck!

Story time with Mr. Jones and Chloe aka. "Klo-Klo"

Follow along with Mr. Jones as he reads a book from his "Power Series." Also sing along with the song at the end and answer some discussion questions. Remember, you can also earn AR points as well.

Story time lesson on "Personal Space."

One of the things we need to be aware of at this time is personal space for yourself and others. Many are being asked to keep a distance of 6 feet or more to prevent spread of germs.

Teachers getting kicked out of school ? Well. . . until April 14th.

Mr. Jones grabbing his stuff and gone but not before he tells you who is on the Wall of Fame better known as the "WOF!" Don't forget to cut off the caption (CC)

Mr. Jones and his little buddy have a message for you guys!

*On each video, you will have to turn off the Caption (CC) next to where you can make it full screen.