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School Counselor's Role
School counselors play an essential role in creating an equitable, inclusive school culture promoting success for all.
Welcome
I hope this site will be an easy way to get the information you need when you need it. If there is ever anything you think should be on it, please let me know and I will make it available to you!
School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students.
School counselors help all students:
Apply academic achievement strategies
Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)
Appropriate duties include providing:
Individual student academic planning and goal setting
School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
Short-term counseling to students
Referrals for long-term support
Collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/ community for student success
Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges
Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
About me
I grew up in Gordon, but have lived in Thedford for the past 6 years. Serving as a school counselor is one of my life’s greatest joys and this is my 4th year in the profession, before this I was an ag teacher. I love spending my free time with my husband, son, and our dogs Duke and Lilly. If you want to learn more about me, feel free to ask!