Your School Counselor
Who is your School Counselor?
Ms. Cantu
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, etc..
Will I visit your classroom?
Yes! I will see you at this time every week!
Can Ms. Cantu help me with a problem I have at home?
Yes
How many years of college does it take to become a school counselor?
6 and a half years
Where is Ms. Cantu's office?
Next to the library
Name two problems that you might have that you can talk to a School Counselor about.
Death of someone that they are close to
upset with a friend
bullying
having trouble with their feelings
stress
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __. (7 letters)
choices!
School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two other types of people School Counselors work with.
Parents
Teachers and Principals
Where did Ms. Cantu go to college?
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Our Lady of the Lake University
How many children do I have?
2 daughters - Kayla (19) Claire (16)
How do you get to see Ms. Cantu
Ask your teacher/parent to see me.
Write a note telling me that you want to see me and why.
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, books, games, art materials, etc.
What kind of a pet do I have?
Dog named Archie
What should you do with the note if you want to see Mrs. Stainbrook?
Put it in her mailbox
Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Feelings, The Brain, Empathy, Diversity, Career, Conflict
What can Ms. Cantu teach you so you can do better on your school work?
Focus, Mindfulness, Listening
What are two things that Ms. Cantu loves doing when I am not at school?
Walking, Reading, Traveling, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Cooking, Baking, Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation
Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
Will you get to see Mrs. Stainbrook right away if you write a note or ask?
I will get to you as soon as possible.
What is mindfulness? (2 words)
Paying Attention
Why does Ms. Cantu teach about what we want to do when we grow up?
So you understand why learning is important.
Set goals and be motivated
What language does Ms. Cantu speak?
English
Spanish
Learning Portuguese