Mrs. Richards' Life
Who does Mrs. Richards have in her family?
Husband, Eric
3 Children - Mackenzie (& her husband Dan), Lauren, & Johnmark
Can Mrs. Richards help me if I am struggling in my classes?
YES!
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
FALSE
How many pets does Mrs. Richards have?
5 - 2 dogs, a cat, a bearded dragon, & a crested gecko
Will Mrs. Richards tell others what you talk about in her office?
NO - The only exception is if you are talking about harming yourself or harming others
If you talk about harming yourself or others, Mrs. Richards is required to share that information with your parents and possibly other authorities.
The minute you send an email or request to see the counselor, Mrs. Richards will see you immediately.
FALSE - Mrs. Richards will call for you as soon as she can, but she can't promise that she will be available to always see you immediately.
How many years has Mrs. Richards been a school counselor?
15 years total:
4 years in St. Louis
8 years at Mississinewa
3 years at Eastbrook
Who can help my family find resources in the community to help us (like counseling, food pantries, etc...)?
Mrs. Richards
She has several lists of community resources, and she is happy to help you and your parents contact these agencies. Just ask her for help, or have your parents ask her.
Teachers or parents may request that the school counselor talk with a student.
TRUE
Has Mrs. Richards ever been a teacher?
Yes - for 14 years total
11 years in St. Louis
2 years at Blackhawk Christian
1 year at RJ Baskett
What types of issues can Mrs. Richards help you with?
school, personal, social, & college/career
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
FALSE - Mrs. Richards wants to chat with you at lunch and in the hallway so that she can get to know you. You don't have to have a problem to talk with Mrs. Richards. She's just another adult in the building who cares about you and wants to get to know you.
What is Mrs. Richards' favorite part of being a school counselor?
Getting to know her students and helping them through the tough years of middle school
If you need to see Mrs. Richards, what do you do?
-Ask for permission to go to her office.
-Send her an email.
- Fill out the "Request to See Counselor" form on your grade-level Google Classroom.
- Stop by her office during the passing period.
Mrs. Richards will offer small groups for students throughout the year.
TRUE - Each year, Mrs. Richards offers a variety of groups. Some examples of those groups are: grief group, anxiety group, social skills group, friendship group, study skills group, etc...
Be watching for announcements and emails about how to sign up for groups.