Welcome!

My name is Shenise Tett and I am the school counselor here at Noble-Reed Elementary School. I am so excited to get to know you during this school year. My approach to school counseling is student centered, holistic, and relatable. I am an advocate for students first and strive to cultivate meaningful relationships with them. My goal is to create a positive campus culture and I cannot do that without you and your support. If you have questions please do not hesitate to ask. Here’s to a great school year!

Why Elementary School Counseling?

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 comprehensive 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.

The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family.

Information provided by the American School Counseling Association(ASCA)

Do's and Don'ts of a School Counselor

A School Counselor DOES

Work with ALL students to encourage a safe school climate of trust and respect.
Deliver classroom lessons that align to ASCA standards.
Facilitate small groups.
Meet individually with students to do brief, solution-focused counseling.
Help students who are struggling to make positive behavior choices.
Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, and administration.
Maintain confidentiality of students and their families unless there is a need to know or a safety concern.
Provide education and information about students’ social-emotional needs.

A School Counselor does NOT

Work with only special ed., regular ed., or “problem” students.
Assign grades after lessons or teach academic subjects.
Facilitate therapy groups.
Meet individually with students to do long-term mental health counseling/therapy.
Handle the discipline or assign consequences.
Collaborate with only one person. A team approach including the School Counselor works best.
Share information about students and their families to appease the curiosity of others.
Tell teachers how to teach in their classrooms or tell parents how to parent at home.

School Counseling Services

Counseling Curriculum

Responsive Services

Individual Student Planning

System Support