Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
All of 6th grade and 8th grade (A-L): Mrs. Harris
All of 7th grade and 8th grade (M-Z): Mrs. Iannaggi
How can you check in with your school counselor?
Let your teacher know, fill out the counselor/social worker form if it's urgent, and email me; we will schedule a time to meet during your UAs.
Name one thing you might see the counselor for.
Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, worry, friendship, sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety....
The counselor believes all of my feelings are ok.
True! Your feelings are valid. However, you are responsible for the impact of your feelings.
When students visit the counselor or attend our small group, how should they behave?
Students should be respectful and kind to all, no matter what. If our feelings are heightened, we need to work to regulate them before we attempt to repair the environment.
What is Mrs. Iannaggi's favorite self-care activity?
Listening to an Audiobook and doing a craft
Name one reason you may want to see the counselor?
If you are having sad/angry thoughts, problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home, feeling misunderstood/voice not being heard, or just wanting someone to talk to.
Does Mrs. Davidson only meet with students individually?
No, I meet with students in groups and also during classroom lessons.
If I need to talk, I can just leave my class.
False! Always ask for permission and get a pass.
I need to do this if I want to answer a question.
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
How many kids does Ms. Iannaggi have?
100 Bonus points: (What are their names?)
Four
Taylor, Micah, Roman, and Santino
Are you in trouble if you have to visit the Counseling Office?
No
When is Mrs. Davidson available?
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.
You can only see the counselor if you have a BIG problem?
False! Most of us have small, medium, and big problems, but talking about them helps.
SMALL: You can usually handle this one yourself, or with a friend's help, but if it is still bothering you feel free to reach out.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened, and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!
What are the 3 R's in our office?
Respect Yourself
Respect Others
Respect the Space
What did Mrs. Iannaggi do before she became a counselor?
Men's Hair Stylist and Registered Behavior Technician
In what three main areas does the counselor support students?
Academic, Social-Emotional, College/Career/Postsecondary
What will I do at the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. You will usually talk with me about what is going on and come up with some strategies to help. We might play a game or use other tools to help you calm down or feel better.
The counselor resolves my issues with classmates for me.
No, I don't have a magic wand. We can help facilitate and serve as a neutral party if you want to try conflict mediation, but I can only offer tools or encourage you to use strategies you have learned.
How does your school counselor want you to act with your classmates?
Think ROARS expectations: Respectful, On Time, Accepting of Others, Responsible, and Safe.
How many years has Mrs. Iannaggi been a school counselor?
Five
Can the Counselor fix all of your problems?
No, I can help you work through your problems but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation.
What is confidentiality?
What you say in my office stays in my office, unless:
-Someone is hurting you
-You want to hurt someone
-You want to hurt yourself
-You give me permission to share
Your school counselor provides long-term therapy.
FALSE! Your school counselor is not the same as a mental health therapist. School counselors provide SHORT-TERM counseling services. If we feel that a student needs counseling services over a longer period, we will work with the student and their family to connect them with an outside therapist.
When in a small group, what are some ways to be mindful of the environment?
Pay attention to the speaker; keep your voice quiet; what we say here stays here; and be mindful when someone is sharing something deep.