Mrs. Mendillo's Google Site
Welcome to Mrs. Mendillo's Counseling Page
Hello Perry and Hartman families! Thank you for stopping by my counselor’s Google Site! My name is Mrs. Mendillo and I am the 3rd- 6th grade School Counselor. This is my fourth year in the Ellwood City Area School District. Students may see me for individual or small group needs and in their classrooms for Guidance and Career lessons.
On this page you will find resources for Mental Health Agencies and other helpful sites. At the top of the page are links to each grade level that will include links to my Google Classroom pages for students as well as access to resources and lessons.
I am available by email at cmendillo@ellwood.k12.pa.us or at 724-752-1591 ext 2205 (Hartman) and ext 1205 (Perry) for any of your questions and concerns.
What do School Counselors do?
Elementary school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills, who understand and promote success for today's diverse students. We implement a comprehensive school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period. Our program provides education, prevention and intervention activities, which are integrated into all aspects of children's lives. Our program teaches knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to acquire in academic, career and social/emotional development, which serve as the foundation for future success. We provide a proactive program that engages students and includes leadership, advocacy and collaboration with school staff, administration and community/family member in the delivery of programs and activities to help students achieve success.
A school counselor is available to address the various needs of our students. Sometimes a student needs help navigating through a situation. Other times a student may need more assistance and parents will be contacted. The parents and the school counselor will discuss options such as continued visits with the school counselor or referral to various behavioral/mental health agencies. In addition, ECASD elementary counselors provide the following, more detailed services:
As counselors in the ECASD, we are involved in many aspects of the development of programming and resources for our students, as well as the parents and community at large. We off individual and small group counseling for a variety topics, as well as leading support teams (SAP and Retention) for academic concerns. We lead our School Wide Positive Action teams in assisting our students learning social/emotional skills and celebrating their successes. We work with staff to provide career awareness and academic achievement. We collaborate on a daily basis with parents and teachers to help students become the most confident and healthiest person, learner, and citizen he/she can be.
I look forward to providing the most comprehensive and consistent counseling services to our students and families.