Ms. Sealey
School counselor for 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade
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What is the role of a School Counselor?
What is the role of a School Counselor?
"The elementary school years set the foundation for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners. Elementary school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/emotional skills in response to issues they face. Elementary school counselors hold a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes ongoing professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness"
The Essential Role of Elementary School Counselors. American School Counseling Association.
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/1691fcb1-2dbf-49fc-9629-278610aedeaa/Why-Elem.pdf
A little bit about me:
A little bit about me:
Hi, my name is Vanessa Sealey. I was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and migrated to the Brooklyn, New York with my family at the young age of two years old. I attended Public School 44 from kindergarten through 5th grade and later went on to attend Satellite IV Performing Arts Junior High School for 6th through 8th grade. During my high school years, I attended Julia Richman Performing Arts High School.
In December of 1998, I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work from York City University of New York. In May 2000, I graduated with a Masters of Science in Social Work from Fordham University and later earned a second Masters in Counseling from Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.
In 2005, I moved to Charlotte, NC with my family and began working with the Youth and Family Services a division within the Department of Social Services. I began my career with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools in March of 2008 as a social worker and approximately 3 years later began my career as a school counselor. This year, will be my 13th year with CMS and my 6th year with Oakhurst.
Students, I am here to help you with:
making friends
setting goals for academic success
working with others
feeling good about yourself
adjusting to a new school
managing your feelings
dealing with pressure and bullying
Parents, I am here to help you with:
exploring ways to help your child succeed in academic, career, personal and social development
improving parent-child communications
accessing resources within and outside of school
Contact Information
Contact Information
E-mail: vanessa.sealey@cms.k12.nc.us
E-mail: vanessa.sealey@cms.k12.nc.us
What services do I offer?
What services do I offer?
Elementary school counselors are available to meet individually with a student in circumstances when a student's educational success is being impacted.
The purpose of small group counseling is to complement and enhance students' learning by improving their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors.
Guidance lessons are an integral part of the elementary school counseling program and important to every student’s academic success.
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