Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. Martin
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False! Students are not in trouble when they have to see Mrs. Martin.
Can Mrs. Martin help resolve problems with myself and a friend?
Yes. She can help you one-on-one, or ask your friend to join us.
True or False: Mrs. Martin only wants to help a few students that she really likes.
False: Mrs. Martin helps ALL the students.
Yes or No: Your school counselor's office is located next to the principal's office?
False. Your school counselor's office is located on the main hallway in room 509.
True or False? Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: You can come into Mrs. Martin's office any time you want.
False: If she is not with another student, and your teacher knows where you are, then you can come. But, those two things MUST be followed.
True or False: Mrs. Martin will come into your room and talk about boring things?
False: She tries to make it fun when she comes in, even if you feel the topic might be "boring".
Where does Mrs. Martin live?
Canton, GA
How many years has Mrs. Martin worked at Woodstock Elementary?
This is her first school year at WES!
Yes or No. Mrs. Martin is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
No! What you tell Mrs. Martin will stay with her unless you are in danger, someone else is in danger, or you give her permission to share with others. This is known as confidentiality.
How do you get ton see Mrs. Martin?
Ask your teacher, your parents, or Mrs. Martin
If your teachers allow it, and she is in her office, you can swing by her office to chat.
True or False: The School Counselor will only meet with students the teacher asks her to.
False: Mrs. Martin meets the needs of all students.
What is Mrs. Martin's favorite food?
Popcorn
What are two things Mrs. Martin likes to do in her free time?
I love traveling, hanging out with friends and family, and playing with my two dogs-Nala and Lola
Name some things you may want to talk about to the school counselor.
Your feelings. Your worries. Friends. Family. School.
True or False: Mrs. Martin practices skills and handling new/scary/awkward situations with you, if you want?
True: ALWAYS happy to help practice, talk about and walk through things with you until they feel comfortable
What is confidentiality?
Mrs. Martin doesn't share what you say unless:
Someone is hurting you
You want to hurt yourself
You want to hurt someone else
You give me permission to share
What is Mrs. Martin's dogs' names?
Lola and Nala