Why do kids need school counseling?
Children learn best when they feel good about themselves and their relationships with others.
• Children who understand their feelings are better able to control their behavior.
• We know that stress can affect focus and learning, but its impact can be reduced with proven self-regulation strategies.
• Schools, parents, and communities that communicate and collaborate provide the most effective support to children.
• Attitudes formed during elementary school shape future attitudes towards learning, self, and society.
Philosophy:
An effective Comprehensive School Counseling program is one that purposefully addresses the holistic needs of each child and lays the foundation to guide them in discovering their untapped potential, while fostering an “I can” growth mindset. This is accomplished through advocacy and the building of relationships, which targets their social-emotional, academic, and career and college well-being. Further, collaboration with stakeholders is essential to the program’s success. Counselors are expected to uphold a high level of professionalism, ethical, and moral standards through professional development and exemplifying best practices.
Mission Statement:
It is my mission to uphold a level of high moral, ethical, and legal standards and to grow professionally as a school counselor. I hope to be a multicultural change agent who serves as a voice for all students through compassionate understanding. I strive to foster lasting relationships and to equip each child with the necessary tools to lead independent productive lives, all while
embracing personal differences.
