What does an Elementary School Counselor do?

My name is Stacy Whisman. I enjoy working with children and helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. As the school counselor, I am available to help you with any problems that might interfere with your child's learning. These problems may be academic concerns, such as study skills, motivation, or lack of organization. These concerns could also be social, such as lack of friends, insecurity, or not getting along. Personal or family problems can also cause worry and anxiety. My main goal is for students to feel secure and safe. Students need to feel that they are cared about at school on a day to day basis, and all of our staff works toward this goal. If there is any way that I can help your child, please feel free to call.

Once again this year students can refer themselves for counseling in a unique way. There is a QR code in every classroom for students to be able to scan to let me know they need to check in with me. Once I have received notification that they would like to chat, I reach out to their teacher to nd a time that works best in their day. Here is a link to the google form.

Classroom Guidance

Lessons are taught to each homeroom class 2 times each month. Guidance lessons are created using the PurposeFull People Character Education Curriculum. Although themes will be consistent among grade levels, actual lessons will be age-appropriate.

The character trait for the month of May is "CREATIVITY".

Guidance lessons, circle up activities, and Words of Wisdom will be taught using the PurposeFull People curriculum from Character Strong.

CLICK ON THE PURPOSEFULL PEOPLE LOGO TO FIND "AT HOME" ACTIVITIES.