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Hey Lakers!
I am Ms. Parenteau and I am the Middle School Counselor for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted. I grew up in Hawley, a small town in Northern Minnesota, before moving down to Saint Peter, MN where I attended college at Gustavus Adolphus College for Psychological Science with a minor in Peace, Conflict, and Justice Studies. After graduating from Gustavus in 2020, I pursued my master's degree in School Counseling at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
My mission as a school counselor is to create an inclusive learning community in which students are given the tools to better advocate for themselves and others. My counseling approach includes a mix of person centered, solution focused, and data driven interventions executed in creative and easily applicable ways to keep students engaged and having fun! Please feel free to give me a call, send me an email, or schedule an appointment to chat more about any questions, comments, or concerns you may have regarding your student's social, emotional, or academic development at school.
School Counseling Professional and Ethical Standards
School Counseling Professional and Ethical Standards
As a Licensed K-12 Professional School Counselor, I preform my role in alignment with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Professional and Ethical Standards. School counselors hold a unique role in schools to serve as advocates for students and collaborators with school staff to create a positive and effective learning environment meeting the unique needs of every student.
Some of the essential duties of a school counselor include:
Academic advisement
Administering and interpreting assessments to address student needs
Providing short-term individual or group counseling
Referring students and families to external services such as long term counseling or therapy
Assisting students with college and career exploration
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Consulting with teaching staff and admin on ways to improve student success
Protecting student records and confidentiality
Providing a comprehensive school counseling program
Advocating for students with IEP or 504 plans
And More! (Click here for the full list!)
Middle School Matters!
Middle School Matters!
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