Profile
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.
