Nichols Counselor

Please feel free to contact me anytime at (469)633-3954 or by email at deanc@friscoisd.org.

My Beliefs

I believe that all students should have an advocate to help guide, teach , and remove any obstacles that may affect their academic achievement.
I believe that all students should be able to interact with teachers and staff in a safe, nurturing, and caring environment.
I believe that all students should be socially and emotionally supported by a data driven comprehensive school counseling program.
I believe that all students and their families should have access to resources that support their basic needs.
I believe that resilience is the key to overcoming trauma and these skills must be taught.
I believe that students can improve their academic performance when their social and emotional needs are met.
I believe that Brief Solution Focused Counseling is the best method for addressing student needs.

Welcome to the Counselor's Corner!

Welcome to Nichols Elementary! My name is Charmaine Dean, and I am honored to serve as your school counselor. For the past fifteen years, I have had the privilege of supporting the incredible students, families, and staff at Nichols. My passion is creating a safe, welcoming, and caring environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive, both academically and emotionally.

I believe that strong relationships are the foundation of student success. By partnering with families, teachers, and our school community, my goal is to help every student build confidence, develop resilience, and discover their unique strengths. Whether through classroom guidance lessons, individual or small group counseling sessions, or parent support, I am committed to ensuring that each child knows they belong, they are capable of overcoming challenges, and they always have someone who believes in them.

I am excited to partner with you throughout the school year and look forward to helping make every student's elementary experience positive, meaningful, and successful.