Rachel Legard- Guidance Counselor
Rachel has been the Guidance Counselor at East Rochester School since 2005. For 12 years prior to 2005, she was a part time Counselor at the William Allen School. She received her counseling degree from UNH in 1990. Her undergraduate work was in Business Management at Keene State College.
Rachel has continued education related to her position including several classes in Literacy and a class on writing Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans. She trained with Robert Macy, one of the experts in trauma response which has been really helpful in working with students and staff throughout the district following any unexpected emergencies.
On personal note, Rachel has been a foster parent since 2010. She enjoys being outside, walking, visiting new places and spending time with family and friends.