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Meet the School Counselors
Lauren Gordon
School Counselor (PK-2)
Phone: 240-236-2114
Email: lauren.gordon@fcps.org
Lauren Gordon is in her third year as School Counselor at Glade Elementary School. Prior to Glade, she worked as a Behavioral Support Specialist at Walkersville High School. Ms. Gordon's favorite thing about being a School Counselor is talking with students - she loves their unique perspectives and honesty! When she is not at school, Ms. Gordon's favorite thing is to be outside, especially in Summer and Fall.
Kimberly Leahy
School Counselor (3-5)
Phone: 240-236-2094
Email: kimberly.leahy@fcps.org
Kim Leahy is joining the Glade community this year! She has lived in Frederick for seven years, and grew up in Arizona. Ms. Leahy is the mom of two teenagers and one little Shetland Sheepdog. She keeps very busy gardening, hiking, kayaking, and doing yoga. Ms. Leahy has the distinction of being a Frederick County Master Gardener, and especially loves gardening with children.
School counseling: An overview
In a comprehensive developmental counseling program, with the direction of the school counselor, students will develop the following competencies:
Academic Development
Students will:
• Demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
• Complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options, including college.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Career Development
Students will:
• Demonstrate skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
• Employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work.
Personal/Social Development
Students will:
• Demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
• Make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of safety and survival skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of bullying, including prevention skills and appropriate intervention.
These counseling services are delivered through: Classroom Lessons, Small Group Counseling and Solution-Focused Brief Individual Counseling
If your child has a problem or concern, he/she may inform his/her classroom teacher who will refer the child to the school counselor. Older students may access the school counselor directly. Visits to the counseling room are confidential. Calls or referrals from parents/guardians are welcomed.
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