Meet Your School Counselor, Ms. Thompson

Get to Know Me

100

What is my favorite movie series?

Harry Potter or Star Wars!

200

True or False: I grew up in the "Water Park Capital of the World"

True

300

What did I study in college OR where did I go to college?

I studied Psychology & Counseling at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

400

What is something I enjoy doing when I am not here at school?

Going to sporting events, spending time with family & friends, playing pickleball, traveling, and hiking.

500

What is my dogs name?

a. Loki

b. Foxy

c. Yori

d. Nova

c. Yori

Counselor 101

100

What is one thing I might be able to help you with?

Friends, stress, school, a conflict, something happening at home, future plans, etc.

200

Besides checking in with students, what else do you think I do as a school counselor?

• Help with schedules and classes
• Meet with teachers and families
• Help with future planning and careers
• Coordinate with other staff and outside resources
• Run lessons, groups, or activities
• Track student needs and plan ways to support students
• Help in crisis situations

300

True or False: Your counselor can fix your problems for you.

False! I can't fix things for you, but I can listen, help you think through your options, teach you strategies, and help you figure out your next step.

400

I am one person who can help you, but who are some OTHER people or resources you can go to when you need help?

Parents/guardians, teachers, trusted adults, coaches, friends, other school staff, etc

500

When a friend is having REALLY bad day, what can you do to help them?

• Check in 
• Listen and sit with them
• Ask if they want to talk
• Invite them to join you
• Help distract them with something positive
• Give them some space if they want it
• Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult
• Offer to go with them to get help
• Remind them they don't have to handle everything alone

Where & When

100

This is where my office is located

Student Services

200

Name one way you can request to see me

Asking a teacher or sending me an email

300

You send me an email or fill out a support request slip. How long might it take before you hear back?

This depends on my schedule and the problem size! 

400

You're not sure if your concern is “big enough” to see me. What should you do?

Ask! You don’t have to decide whether your concern is “big enough.” If something is bothering you, confusing you, or you just want to talk something through, you can reach out and we can figure out what support makes sense.

500

You request to see me, but I'm not available right away. What are some other options you have for getting support?

• Talk to a trusted teacher or other school staff member
• Talk to a parent/guardian or trusted adult
• Reach out to a friend for support
• Use a  strategy or problem-solving skill you already know
• Follow up with the counselor when they become available
• If it’s urgent or a safety concern, tell a trusted adult right away rather than waiting

Myth or Fact

100

Your in trouble when you go to the counselors office.

Myth!

200

I have been a school counselor for 2 years

Fact!

300

Everything you tell your counselor is shared with your parents.

Myth! 

400

The counselor’s office is only for bad days and problems.

MYTH — You can also stop by to share good news, celebrate an accomplishment, talk about a goal, or share something you're excited about.

500

Muskego Lakes is the first school I have worked at.

Fact!