Your school counselor
Iced coffee.
What is Ms. Linderer's favorite drink?
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
True or False: I can go see the school counselor but I HAVE to tell her what's wrong.
False
True or false: School counselors teach students skills to help them make good choices.
True
Where is my office located?
Across from Mrs. Stemple's room, next to Mrs. Nigh's room, down the ramp from Mr. Kiffe's room.
Fall - cool weather, changing leaves, football
What is Ms. Linderer's favorite time of year?
True or false: if I get called down to Ms. Linderer's office, I'm probably in trouble.
False
I meet with students for many reasons. I might have a question for you about academics, classes, etc., or I might just want to check in and see how you're doing!
How often will Ms. Linderer come to our class to teach counseling lessons?
Middle School: once per month.
Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.
Talk to students individually, small groups, classroom lessons, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff
Besides teaching counseling lessons, what else does a school counselor do?
Individual counseling, group counseling, skill development, goal setting, strategize with teachers and principals, provide resources to families
Lily, Remington, Sadie and Ezio
What are the names of Ms. Linderer's pets?
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, feeling sad, anxious feelings, and so many more
True or false: the school counselor never talks to my parents/guardians or teachers.
False
True or false: After I meet with Ms. Cudahy, she calls my parent/guardian and tells them everything.
False
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom, and individual settings.
True
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Assassin's Creed: Origins
What are two video games Ms. Linderer has beaten?
If I need to see the school counselor, how can I ask?
Ask your teacher, see me in the hallways, write me a note
True or false - It is ok to be mad about a problem at school.
True! Any feeling is ok, what matters is how we handle our feelings.
Student advocacy, teacher support, parent support--but most of all, student
What are the most important things Ms. Linderer does?
What does "confidentiality" mean?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
Egypt, Canada, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Israel
What is one country Ms. Linderer has traveled to?
If I need to talk to the counselor, will I get to see her right away?
Sometimes, but not all the time. I will make time to meet with you no matter what the problem is, but it might take a day or two.
True or false: school counselors are only for some students.
False! School counselors support every student at school!
How many students do I work with at once in my office?
When must the school counselor break confidentiality? In other words, when CAN'T my school counselor keep my secret?
1) Someone is hurting you or another child.
2) You want to hurt yourself.
3) You want to hurt someone else.
4) You tell me it is okay to tell another trusted adult.