Canton Middle School Counseling
Welcome to Mrs. Brintle's School Counseling Website!
The 2023-24 marks the 18th year I have been in the school counseling field. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Science in School Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and a Sixth Year Certificate in School Counseling from the University of Hartford.
I work with all students, parents, teachers, staff and the community, in order for every student to achieve academic and social success. My school counseling services are delivered in four specific ways:
Responsive Services – Meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, risk screening, mediation, information-providing)
Classroom Counseling Curriculum – Designing, structuring, and delivering classroom lessons so that students develop specific outcome-driven competencies in all grades (personal/social, academic, career) and driven by the needs of the school population.
Individual Student Planning – Assisting students with goal setting (behavioral, academic, personal/social, etc.)
System Support – School-wide program planning and implementation, consulting with other professionals, coordination of various supports for students and families. Academic support through team meetings, 504 coordinator and member of Student Intervention Team. Administrative support: master scheduling, testing coordinator for standardized testing.
How does your child experience middle school counseling services?
Individual Counseling – School counselors work with students in a safe, positive, and confidential setting to address issues that may pose as an obstacle for school achievement. Topics are based on the needs of the student and may include: understanding feelings, changing families, grief, stress, social skills, academics, bullying, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Small Group Counseling – A process where students sharing similar issues or concerns work together in a small group environment consisting of about 3-8 peers. The group sessions usually occur during the students' lunch period. Topics are based on the needs of the students and include friendship and social skills.
Classroom Counseling Lessons – School counselors develop and implement classroom curriculum driven by national and state school counseling standards. Classroom lessons are regularly scheduled and address personal, social, academic, and career-related needs at the child's developmental level. Topics include cyberbullying, crossing the line in the digital world, career exploration, and learning styles.