Your School Counselor
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Classroom Lessons
What does a School Counselor do?
Anything
Else
100

Who is your School Counselor?

Ms. Cantu

100

Why do kids see a School Counselor?

A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, etc..

100

Will I visit your classroom?

Yes! I will see you at this time every week!

100

Can Ms. Cantu help me with a problem I have at home?

Yes

100

How many years of college does it take to become a school counselor?

6 and a half years

200

Where is Ms. Cantu's office?

Next to the library

200

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

200

Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __. (7 letters)

choices!

200

School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two other types of people School Counselors work with.

Parents

Teachers and Principals  

200

Where did Ms. Cantu go to college?

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Our Lady of the Lake University 

300

How many children do I have?

2 daughters - Kayla (19) Claire (16)

300

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. 

300
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
I will expect you to be respectful, responsible, ready to learn and very peaceful.
300
School Counselors meet with small groups of students who work on getting better at...
dealing with emotions, getting better at school, making friends, solving problems.
300

Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.

Computer, books, games, art materials, etc.

400

What kind of a pet do I have?

Dog named Archie

400

What should you do with the note if you want to see Mrs. Stainbrook?

Put it in her mailbox

400

Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.

Feelings, The Brain, Empathy, Diversity, Career, Conflict 

400

What can Ms. Cantu teach you so you can do better on your school work?

Focus, Mindfulness, Listening

400

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

500

Why did I become a School Counselor?

I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..

500

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. 

500

What is mindfulness? (2 words)

Paying Attention

500

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

500

What language does Ms. Cantu speak?

English

Spanish

Learning Portuguese