The Cedar River Academy Counseling Program at Taylor Elementary
Program Mission
The mission of the CRA counseling program is to collaborate with students, families, school personnel and the community in providing a comprehensive, developmental and and preventative school counseling program that.......
reaches every student
is an integral part of the total educational program for student success
utilizes the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Standards as the foundation that supports academic, career, and personal/social development
ensures a delivery system that provides individual student planning, responsive services and systems support
uses data to drive program goals and monitor student progress
Program Beliefs
The CRA Counseling program believes......
All students have the ability to achieve to their full potential
All students have dignity and worth
All students have the right to be served by a comprehensive school counseling program
All students have the right to be served by a masters level, state licensed school counselor
All students have the opportunity to develop and learn in an engaging and safe environment
All students will have the opportunity learn about the sustainability of self, our community and our environment
About the Counselor
Hello. My name is Halli Sanford-Ryan. I am the professional school counselor at Cedar River Academy (CRA). I love working with children and families. For the past 25+ years I have served children and families in a variety of roles. My favorite role is working as a school counselor.
I am originally from Illinois. I moved to Iowa as a teenager and lived most of my life in Des Moines Iowa. I went to college at Grand View University and Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I am a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. I am a Hawkeye Fan and love to go to football and basketball games. My husband Kent, who also works for the Cedar Rapids School District, and I like to golf, kayak and laugh! Oh... Go Cubs!
