My mission is to empower students to discover their full potential by addressing their individual needs through a comprehensive school counseling program. The school counseling program will help students gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for academic success, career exploration and social/emotional development to become productive citizens. I strive to create a safe, quality learning environment for all students, where they become independent, responsible and successful lifelong learners that are equipped to have a positive impact on their community and society. I advocate for equity, access and success for every student, encouraging student self-advocacy and accountability.

As a counselor, I believe:

• All students have dignity and worth.

• All students can achieve and should achieve equitable support for their personal growth.

• All students deserve to be a member of an inclusive school community.

• Students learn about their personal value and potential to contribute society through a variety of programs and opportunities at school.

• Learning is relevant to students when they apply their experiences in school to a variety of other settings.

• All students shall have access to a school counselor who advocates for their academic, career and social/emotional needs.

• All students deserve the collaborative efforts of the school support team, parents, administrators, community members and teacher.

Information discussed with students is confidential, with some possible exceptions required by law. Students are informed on these limits of confidentiality and if there is a need to share information with others. Below are the limits of confidentiality shared with students:

What you say in here stays in here, unless:

1. Someone is hurting you

2. You want to hurt someone.

3. You want to hurt yourself.

4. You tell me I can share.