Who is my school counselor?
What is my school counselor's name?
Nivia Martin
What topic helps you understand how to make a friend?
Frienship
Is my school counselor a "real" counselor?
Yes, I received my Master's degree in counseling but have chosen to work in a school setting. My case load is higher than a community based counselor as I try to help all of my students through classroom lessons, groups and individual counseling in both schools.
What school do you go to?
Soldotna Elementary
or
Redoubt Elementary
What attractive nuisance does Mrs. Martin Bring to help you visualize your breathing?
A Hoberman Sphere
What schools do my school counselor work at?
Soldotna Elementary & Redoubt Elementary
What lesson teaches us about different jobs?
Careers
Should I go to my school counselor if someone is bullying me?
Yes, you can go to your school counselor or any adult in the school and let them know if you are being bullied. We want you to feel safe when you are at school and bullying is NOT ok.
What is your school's mascot?
Soldotna-Timber Wolf
Redoubt-Road Runner
What attractive nuisance does Mrs. Martin bring to make you imagine how your brain works when you're so focused on an emotion?
Plasma Ball
Where can I find my school counselor?
At Soldotna Elementary-Right across from the nurse's office & everywhere.
At Redoubt Elementary-Mainly in the library but everywhere as well.
What lessons teaches us about how breathing a certain way can help us?
Mindful breaths
Does my school counselor only work at my school?
No, I work at Soldotna Elementary and Redoubt Elementary.
What might be PBIS expectations?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Be Responsible, Respectful and Safe
What movie are the characters Mrs. Martin brings to talk about emotions in?
Inside Out
Name 3 types of animals my school counselor has?
Dogs, turkeys, quails, horses, chameleon, bearded dragon, rabbit, ducks & a turtle.
What topic teaches us how to others see things differently in our world?
Perspectives
Do school counselors work with parents/guardians/foster parents?
Yes, we all work as a team to help you out.
What is your teacher's name?
Answers vary
Name another attractive nuisance that Mrs. Martin brings to show how anger can affect your focus.
Volcano weight
Hand Boiler
What is my school counselor's favorite color?
Blue!!! Preferably, Navy Blue!!!
What topic reminds us that we learn from our mistakes?
Growth Mindset
Does my school counselor do things for me?
Your school counselor teaches you tools in order for you to be able to use them when you need help. She does not do things for you. It makes you stronger if you know how to use those tools.
What is your principal's name?
Answer's vary
Soldotna-Dr. Austin Steveson
Redoubt-Mr. William Withrow
What attractive nuisance does Mrs. Martin use that changes color.
Hoberman Switchpitch