Welcome!

Hello, 

My name is Mrs. Coffey and I am the School Counselor at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.   I'm so happy that you stopped by and I hope that you are able to find the information or support you are looking for.  Please take a look at some of the exciting things happening in the school counseling program at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.  There are also resources and information for you to use at home and in your child's day-to-day life.   I hope that you enjoy your experience and please feel free to reach out to me at any time!  ccoffey@bedford.k12.va.us

What does a School Counselor do?

Here are some things your counselor might do...

• Group Counseling

• Individual Counseling

• Peer Mediation

• Behavior Motivation Planning

• Data Collection

• Lunch Bunch Groups

• Classroom Lessons

• Parent Collaboration

• Outside Referrals

• and so much more!

Need to chat?

YOU the student can ask to speak to the Counselor OR your parents and teachers can ask for you.   When not at school,  I can be reached most easily by email at  ccoffey@bedford.k12.va.us or by calling TJES  (540) 534-6159 during regular school hours.  You can also click here and fill out the form to let me know that you want to chat.  This form will come directly to me and is confidential! 

If you know someone who is at risk for suicide please call this number for help!  This resource is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.  

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 

988