Counselor's Corner
Dear Pathfinder Families!
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves! We are the School Counselors for Pathfinder School of Innovation. Middle school is an exciting time for students to grow academically, emotionally, and socially. Our goal is to provide resources and opportunities for all students to succeed.
Mrs. Lively graduated from Spalding University with her Master's in School Counseling. She also attended Spalding University for her Master’s in Instructional Leadership. Prior to joining the Pathfinder School of Innovation Counseling Department, Mrs. Lively taught middle and high school science, where she also coached several dance teams. Mrs. Lively is excited to work with students at Pathfinder Middle School!
Dr. Rumbaugh Crawford graduated from the University of Cumberlands with her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She also attended the University of Louisville for her master’s in school counseling and bachelor’s in elementary education. Dr. Rumbaugh Crawford previously worked in JCPS as a teacher for eight years and currently runs a successful counseling private practice. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Rumbaugh Crawford is very excited to work with the students of Pathfinder Middle School!
Sincerely,
The Middle School Counseling Department
Role of a School Counselor
Our role is to support student's academic performance by providing social/emotional, academic, and career-related support/interventions. This may include in-class lessons, brief individual counseling, peer mediation, small group counseling, and other targeted interventions. We also can serve as a liaison/advocate for parents and students when working with education staff.
Our school counseling program is designed around Pathfinder Middle School’s unique needs. On an annual basis, the school counseling department conducts a referral survey to determine our students’ needs and design a tiered intervention model based on these needs. Our goal is to provide resources that are useful and engaging to both students and parents alike!
When should I consider contacting the school counselor?
-If your student is experiencing any social/emotional distress
-If your student has an academic concern
-If you notice significant changes in your student’s behavior