What is Miss Mercer's favorite color?
Blue
Who can meet with Miss Mercer?
Anyone in KPS!
What color shows up a lot in Miss Mercer's office decor?
Yellow
Miss Mercer loves me and will treat me with unconditional positive regard.
True- 🧡 🧡 🧡
Does Miss Mercer prefer spending time at the beach or the mountains?
Beach
Name three people who Miss Mercer collaborates with at school.
Teachers, Students, Administration, Support Staff, School Nurse, Secretaries, Custodians, Cafeteria Crew, MTBH School-Based Therapist
When are you allowed to be in Miss Mercer's office?
When she's there, with the door open, and welcomes you in.
Miss Mercer only talks to students who are struggling and/or are in trouble or danger
False- I especially love when kids stop by and tell me their Good News
Did Miss Mercer grow up in Kirksville?
No- in Maryville
What are three topics Miss Mercer teaches about?
Feelings, Character Traits, Empathy, Self-Acceptance, Problem Solving, Emotion Regulation, Safe/Healthy Choices, Goal-Setting, Likes and Dislikes, Friendships, Personal Space, Using time wisely, Life Changes, Personal Responsibilities, Coping Skills, Academic Tips/Tools, Career Development, and more!
What do you do when Miss Mercer's door is shut?
Go back to my classroom and wait patiently
Miss Mercer is good at keeping things confidential.
True- only those who need to know will know
Is Miss Mercer the oldest or youngest child in her family?
Youngest
What does Miss Mercer do when not teaching class?
Individual and/or Small Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Tier II Interventions, CICO, Cross-walk Duty, and more!
Where is Miss Mercer's office?
Across from the library, next to the Art Room, in little hallway that leads to the workroom
Miss Mercer calls my parents after each counseling session because they need to know what was discussed.
False- confidentiality is key
What is Miss Mercer's dog named?
Franklin
Who does Miss Mercer tell everything that I talk to her about?
No one! Unless someone is hurting you, you want to hurt yourself or others, or you give permission
How do I behave in Miss Mercer's office?
Kindly, by treating things with respect
Miss Mercer can give students a diagnoses and provide long-term counseling.
False- School Counselors cannot diagnose students and meet with them for short-term counseling