Meet Your Counselor
Where is Mrs. Brummett's office?
-Beside Mrs. Pearson
-in the office (first door on the right or last door on the left)
How can you check in with Mrs. Brummett?
Let your teacher know, fill out the counselor form (online or on paper-- turn into box outside of my office), wait for me to come get you when I am available.
*If my door is open and you have told your teacher where you are, you may come in
Mrs. Brummett believes all of my feelings are ok.
True! Your feelings are valid. However, you are responsible for the impact of your feelings and how you react with those feelings.
When Mrs. Brummett visits the class, how should the class act?
The class should be respectful and kind to all. They should not treat Mrs. Brummett any different then their classroom teacher.
What is Mrs. Brummett's favorite color?
Green
Name one reason you may want to see Mrs. Brummett?
If you are having sad/angry thoughts, problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home.
Feeling misunderstood/voice not being heard, or just wanting someone to talk to.
If I need to talk, I can just leave my class.
False! Always ask for permission/fill out a form. I am not always in my office.
I need to do this if I want to answer a question.
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
How many pets does Mrs. Brummett have?
100 Bonus points: (name(s))
One
June
Are you in trouble if you have to visit Mrs. Brummett's room?
No! Sometimes I help Mrs. Pearson interview students if there was a situation, but you are not in trouble with me!
You can only see Mrs. Brummett if you have a BIG problem?
False! Most of us have small, medium, and big problems but it helps to talk about them.
What are the 3 respects Mrs. Brummett expects during a lesson?
Respect Mrs. Brummett
Respect Each Other
Respect Yourself
What is Mrs. Brummett's son's name?
Finn
Can Mrs. Brummett fix your problems?
NO
We can work together to find ways to get through things, find coping skills, etc.
Mrs. Brummett with resolve issues I have with my classmates for me.
False. I will listen to you talk through your issues and HELP you come up with ways to problem solve on your own.
Does Mrs. Brummett only come in to play games and hand out candy?
No! While I like to make my lessons fun, the point is for me to come in and help you all learn different characters and how to be the best versions of yourselves.
How many years has Mrs. Brummett been at TCI?
4 years, this is my 5th year.
What is an example of a small, medium, and big problem Mrs. Brummett can help with?
Small: friendship, test anxiety, someone upset you at recess
Medium: feeling anxious or depressed, something is bothering you at home/school, someone continues to upset you
Big: someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, there was an immediate death in your family (this is a 911, I need Mrs. Brummett NOW)
Only students with problems see Mrs. Brummett
FALSE! Mrs. Brummett loves to see ALL students.
You don't have to have a "problem" or specific feeling to see Mrs. Brummett. ANYONE can see her :)
What if my group or myself doesn't get a reward from Mrs. Brummett?
I will continue to be respectful. I will not throw a fit and will be encouraging to those who did receive something.