Meet the Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Caroline
Describe where Mrs. Caroline's office is located.
On the second floor, in the old computer lab.
How can you see the school counselor?
Tell your parents, let your teacher know you would like to see Mrs. Caroline, or book an appointment online.
All my feelings are ok.
True! We have so many feelings and emotions. We can learn to name them and work through them.
Congrats! You just earned 100 Points!
Wohoo!
How many children does Mrs. Caroline have?
1 daughter and 1 son
What will I do in the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. I talk with students, play a game or use other tools to support students, and sometimes you might just need a calm, quiet space to help you reset and calm down.
What grades does Mrs. Caroline work with?
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! You must ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency please let the teacher know.
Who does Mrs. Caroline work with? Name at least 2
Students, Parents, Teachers, Principal, Outside Agencies
Where did Mrs. Caroline grow up?
Mobile, Alabama
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, I meet with students in groups and classroom lessons too.
Name one thing you may see the counselor for
Lots of different answers here.
Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, worry, friendship, sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety....
Mrs. Caroline expects you to do your best EVERY day!
TRUE!
What did Mrs. Caroline do before she was a school counselor?
Worked as a television producer for ESPN, MTV, HBO, and CBS.
Why did Mrs. Caroline choose to be a school counselor?
I enjoy helping others and I want everyone to know emotions are ok!
When is Mrs. Caroline available at school?
I will always try to be available but sometimes I might be teaching a lesson, in a classroom, in a meeting, or working with other students. I am at the school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Am I in trouble if I go to Mrs. Caroline's office?
No, you are not in trouble if you go to my office. I am here to help you manage your emotions not to discipline you. However, we may talk about making better choices in the future.
I can talk to Mrs. Caroline about things that happen at school and at home
TRUE!
Can I come see Mrs.Caroline only when I need to talk? Or can I see her when I am overwhelmed?
BOTH! If you don't need to talk, I can set a 5 minute timer to let you decompress and get back to feeling calm.
Has Mrs. Caroline ALWAYS been a school counselor?
no
What does confidentiality mean?
This means what you say in the counselor's office is private and will not be shared with others unless:
You are being hurt, You might hurt someone else, you may hurt yourself, or you give me permission to share with another trusted adult.
Can Mrs. Caroline fix all of your problems?
No, I can help you work though your problems but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation.
You can only see Mrs. Caroline if it's a BIG Problem.
False! We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small to some, may be big to others and vise versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!
What is Mrs. Lindsay's favorite vegetable?
Chocolate!