Your School Counselor
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Classroom Lessons
What does a School Counselor do?
Anything
Else
100

Who is your School Counselor?

Mrs. Beamon

100
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Because of .... A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, etc..
100
Will I visit your classroom?
Yes! This is called classroom guidance. I will visit every class at least 11 times this year.
100
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
100
The young woman working with me is _______________
Ms. Margulies is a School Counseling Intern.
200
How many years have I been your School Counselor? Multiply this number by two and you will know how many years I have been a School Counselor.
8 8 x 2 = 16
200
Name two problems that a child might have that will want them to see a School Counselor.
Death of someone that they are close to, family break-up like a divorce, upset with a friend, bullying, they are lonely, having trouble with their behavior, stressed out, etc..
200
Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Bullying, Friendship skills, Test Taking Strategies, Being Safe, Making good choices, Careers, etc.
200
School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two things that you think that a school counselor does in addition to working with kids.
Talk to Parents, Problem Solve with Teachers, Principals and other staff members, Work on Committees, Run Programs, etc..
200
Someone in our building that I work with a lot is our School Psychologist. Who knows her name?
Mrs. Merlo
300
How many children do I have? Grandchildren?
2 children and 3 grandchildren
300
How do you get to see a school counselor?
* Ask permission from your teacher to see me. * Write me a note telling me that you want to see me and why. Please include your first and last name and your teacher's name. * Ask your parent to contact me to let me know that you want to talk to me.
300
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
I will expect you to be respectful, responsible, ready to learn and very peaceful.
300
Name a program that you think I run.
Student Council, Safeties, Character Education, Awards Assemblies, Help with PBIS, Red Ribbon Week, Peace Initiative, etc..
300
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, puppets, books, games, guitar, art materials, etc.
400
What kind of a pet do I have?
A dog. She is half Cocker Spaniel and half King Charles Cavalier.
400
What should I do with the note if I want to see you?
Put it in my mailbox or underneath my door.
400
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
400
Do I ever work with other School Counselors?
Yes! I work with the Baltimore County Association of Counseling Development. I go to meetings with School Counselors. I help School Counselors who are struggling or just new.
400
Who can name two things that I love doing when I am not at school?
Hiking, Reading, Watching Movies and Fun TV Shows, Playing Computer Games, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Working and Playing with Bailey
500
Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
500
Will I get to see you right away if I write a note?
That depends. If you are having a real emergency, I will get to you as soon as possible. If you just want to have lunch with me, it might take a while since we have almost 500 students in our building.
500
How many kids do I work with at once?
It varies. A whole class A small group mostly held at lunch Individually -- one child at a time
500
Who can guess what I saw five or six of this summer?
Black Bears ----4 or 5 adults and 1 cub
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