Meet YOUR Counselor
Who are the school counselors at GVES
Mrs. Fravel, Mrs. Spangler, and Mrs. Bailey
How can you check in with your school counselor?
Let your teacher know, fill out a pass and give it to your teacher or put it in our box, or let your parents know.
Can I only visit the counselor one time?
No, we will talk through your needs. If you need more support than the one time, we will set that up.
All of my feelings are okay
True! We can learn to name them and work through them.
Where are our offices located?
Near the stairs and in the hallway near the clinic and car rider door
What grades does your counselor work with?
Third, Fourth, and Fifth
What will I do in 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.
If I need to talk, I can just leave my class.
False! Please be sure to ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency, please let your teacher know.
How many children does your counselor have?
Four children and one son-in-law.
Name one thing you might go talk with the counselor about?
Lots of answers possible here.
If you are having sad/angry thoughts; problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home; feeling misunderstood; or just need someone to talk to.
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, I meet with students in groups and teach classroom lessons as well.
My counselor tells others what I say in her office.
FALSE! Everything we talk about is confidential unless someone is getting hurt, or you give us permission to tell your parent or teacher.
How many years has Mrs. Spangler been a counselor
12 years
Do I go to the counselor's office if I get into trouble?
Nope! You are not in trouble if you come to my office.
What is confidentiality?
What is said in my office stays in my office!
Exceptions are if you tell me you want to hurt yourself or someone else, or someone is hurting you. If this is the case, I would need to contact your parents or let other school personnel know.
I can talk to my counselor about things that happen at school AND at home.
True!
Mountains or Beach?
BEACH
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.
When is my counselor available?
I will always try to be available but sometimes I might be teaching a lesson, in a meeting or working with other students.
You can only see your counselor if it's a BIG problem.
False! We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small may be big to others and vice versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!