Support students' academic, college, and career development
Teach students friendship skills, how to resolve conflicts, and prevent bullying
Teach students self-management and problem solving skills
Teach coping skills to promote student well-being
Connect students with appropriate resources for long-term support when needed.
Work with families, teachers, administrators and community partners to help all students succeed!!
Hello! My name is Rachael Barker. I am the counselor at Willard Elementary. Willard students are amazing, and I am excited to watch them learn and grow this year.
I work with students through classroom presentations each week. I also provide small groups, and short term individual instruction. Parents will be notified if their student is referred for a small group or short term individual instruction. I work closely with teachers and they also help reinforce the lessons taught in their classrooms. I do not provide therapy or long term instruction but I can help with local agencies and resources if that is something that is needed.
Check out the school newsletter each month for the latest information on the lessons being presented in your student(s) classroom and some ideas you can do to help support the skills being taught.
Please call or email me if you have questions or concerns related to your student(s).
Phone: 435-734-2738
Email: rachael.barker@besd.net
Information about:
Raising Resilient Kids in a Tech Heavy World
Food Assistance in Brigham City
Mental Health Screening Information
Is Good Attendance in Kindergarten Important?
Community Christmas Assistance
Monthly Newsletter Links
September 2026: All About Responsibility
October 2026: All About Respect
November 2026: PROTECT Utah Prevention Education Letter
December 2026 All About Acceptance
January 2027 Re-Teach School Expectations
February 2027 All About Kindness
March 2027 Tips for Career Exploration
April 2027 Tips to teach Growth Mindset
May 2027 Career Day Volunteers Needed
Willard Counselor Year at a Glance 26-27
Willard Counselor Daily Schedule 26-27