Who is your School Counselor?
Mrs. Brown
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Because of .... A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, etc.. OR a celebration! :)
Will I visit your classroom?
Yes! This is called classroom guidance. The topics will vary
I am the school counselor for the high school and....
How many years have I been a School Counselor?
Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Bullying, Test Taking Strategies, Being Safe, Making good choices, Careers, etc.
Someone in our building that I work with a lot is the leader of our school. Who knows his name?
Mr. Leaver
How many children do I have?
1
How do you get to see a school counselor?
Use QR code or teacher referral
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
I will expect you to be respectful, responsible, ready to learn.
Name a program that you think I run.
Help with PBIS, college/career readiness, graduation requirements, Bite2Go
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, puppets, books, games...
What kind of a pets do I have?
3 dogs, a cat, and 18 chickens
What does confidentiality mean?
It means that whatever the student and I talk about stays with me. UNLESS, the student tells me they are hurting themselves, someone is hurting them, or someone is hurting someone else (or plans to).
Do I ever work with other School Counselors?
Yes! I work with the other school counselors in neighboring cities. I go to conferences with School Counselors. I help School Counselors who are struggling or just new.
Who can name two things that I love doing when I am not at school?
Hanging out with husband and son, Hiking, Reading, Watching Movies and Fun TV Shows, Playing Video Games, SLEEP
Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love working with students, talking with students, helping students, encouraging students, problem solving with students, etc..
Will I get to see you right away if I use the QR code?
That depends. If you are having a real emergency, I will get to you as soon as possible. If it is a minor problem, I might check in with you to discuss further or see if you can work out the problem on your own.
How many students do I work with at once?
It varies. A whole class. A small group mostly held at lunch. Individually -- one child at a time
Who can guess how many continents I have been to?
Three