North Park School Counseling
Our Vision:
The vision of the North Park School Counseling Program is that ALL students will experience academic success and emotional, mental, and social well-being, in a positive and equitable school environment, so they can reach their full potential and experience future success in academia and their careers.
Our Mission:
The mission of the North Park School Counseling Program is to advocate for each student to be provided with a positive and equitable academic experience, to improve emotional, mental, and social well-being, and to close gaps in access and achievement across student populations, ensuring success for every student in reaching their educational and life-long goals.
Meet Mrs. Daines
My name is Mrs. Daines and I am the counselor at North Park Elementary. I love being a North Park Knight!
I am here to serve students. I work with students individually, in small groups, and in their classrooms. My focus is social and emotional learning and college and career readiness. I do not provide therapy, but I can provide individual counseling during which students may discuss worries, address individual barriers to learning, and learn skills that can assist in meeting their social and emotional needs. I can also help students by recognizing and responding to mental health needs and suggesting resources.
For individual counseling, students can be referred by teachers or parents. I can meet with students initially to determine specific needs and then, if needed, I will send a permission form to parents for continued individual counseling.
For small group counseling, students can be referred by teachers or parents. Students will be taught social and emotional skills in a safe, group setting. For a student to receive group counseling, they will meet with me individually to determine individual needs and placement. I will then send a permission form to parents. Students may complete a brief evaluation prior to group entry and after they have completed all group sessions to determine personal progress and the effectiveness of group curriculum. Data from group evaluations will remain confidential.
For classroom instruction, I will collaborate with teachers to provide brief instruction on social/emotional, character, and college and career readiness topics in the classrooms. Examples of topics I may cover in classroom instruction include: mindfulness, kindness, goal setting, and career exploration.
I hope to be a positive resource for every student, parent, and faculty member at North Park Elementary. My goal is to remove barriers to learning so that students can succeed in all areas, including academia. If you have questions for me or concerns about a student, please email me at evin.daines@ccsdut.org or call me at (435) 752-5121. I look forward to serving you!