Bradford North Students (grades 5-8)
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Welcome to the Bradford K-8 Mental Health resource page.
Mental health encompasses social, emotional and behavioral health and the ability to cope with life's challenges. To the left, you will find a list of several mental health topics. Within each topic, you will find links to articles, lessons and/or videos. Moving forward, we will continue to expand this digital library of resources for our students, families and teachers.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five children and adolescents experience mental health needs during their school years. Mental health is key to children's success in school and life. Our mission is to use best practices to provide skill development, supports and resources to students who struggle to navigate overwhelming academic, social and/or emotional demands.
Our role is to work collaboratively with families, administrators, teachers and community partners on behalf of students to meet their needs in the school setting. Specifically, our services include:
* Individual student, small group, or whole class skill development
* Consultation with parents, teachers, administration, community partners
* Direct or consult services to students on Individualized Education Plans
* Determination for and Development of 504 plans
* Restorative Practices to help with peer conflict
* Suicide Risk Assessments
Who We Are
Anna Beelaert MA, NCSP
School Psychologist
Bradford South (K-4th)
Hours: (M,T,Th,F 8a-4p)
Anna.Beelaert@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-3480
Education
Furman University- BA EnglishAppalachian State University- MA School Psychology, CAS Reading InterventionsNationally Certified School Psychologist (K-12)CPI certifiedAbout Me
I began working at Bradford K-8 in 2016. Previous experience includes work in Denver Public Schools (6 years) and Douglas County Schools (5 years). Outside of work, my husband and I stay busy balancing life with our two college kids, who also attended Bradford! Please don't hesitate to contact me and let me know how I can help your child or your family.David Fenimore
Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS)
Bradford South (K-4th)
Hours: Mon: 8:00-11:30, Tues and Wed- All Day
David.Fennimore@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-3827
Education:
University of South Carolina- BS PsychologyUniversity of Colorado- MS School Psychology, EdS Education SpecialistNationally Certified School Psychologist (K-12)About Me:I am new to Bradford South this year and am thrilled to be here. I spend half of my week at the South campus and the other half coaching SELS in the Chatfield area schools. Along with this, I facilitate district professional learning in the areas of Trauma Informed Approaches in Schools as well as Verbal De-escalation. I have worked in Jeffco since 2003. I started as a School Psychologist and after 12 years switched to the role of Social Emotional Learning Specialist. I love systems work and supporting our students, teachers, and community through a coaching role. Prevention is key and as they say, "if you can predict it, you most often can prevent it."Personally, I have a daughter who has attended Jeffco Schools since preschool. We are proud to be part of this fantastic community and often participate in community.As a proud Chatfield area parent and employee I am excited to move this work forward as a community.
Nancy Hamilton
School Social Worker
Bradford North (5th-8th)
Hours: (Full Time)
nancy.hamilton@jeffco.k12.co.us
(303) 982-4882
Education
About me
Alison Semler
Middle School Counselor
Bradford North (5th-8th)
Hours: (Full Time)
Alison.Semler@jeffco.k12.co.us
(303) 982-4882
Voicemail- 303-982-4998
Education
Colorado State University- BS Human Development and Family StudiesUniversity of Colorado Denver- MA CounselingAbout Me
My family and I moved into KC Valley in 2020 just before our daughter was born. Now that my daughter has started preschool and my son is at Bradford, I have enjoyed getting back into the school to work with students again. Having worked as a counselor at all levels helps me understand the school system as a whole and prepare students for each step of their educational and social emotional journey. Outside of school, my family enjoys bike riding, hiking, and camping.
Michael Schmidt
Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SEL)
Bradford North (5th-8th)
Hours: (Full Time)
Michael.Schmidt2@jeffco.k12.co.us
(303) 982-4882
Voicemail-
Education
University of Colorado Boulder- BS in AnthropologyUniversity of Phoenix- MA School CounselingAbout Me
Top of the Morning Bradford Stallions! My name is Mike Schmidt and I am the Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS) at Braford North. I am a Colorado native who grew up in the Bear Creek area. I have two teenage sons – the oldest attending CU Boulder this fall and my youngest is a sophomore at Bear Creek High School. I graduated from Bear Creek High School in 97’ and received my Bachelors Degree from CU Boulder in 01'. I continued my education and pursued my Master’s Degree in School Counseling and began working as a counselor in JeffCo over 20 years ago. I absolutely love being able to impact the community I grew up in and I am excited to be a part of the Bradford North counseling team. I look forward to supporting your Bradford North students both academically and socially through their middle school experience.
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