MRS. WASHA'S
COUNSELING CORNER
Mrs. Washa & Family
Hello Press Pride!
I am so excited to be a part of the PRESS family. I care deeply about the students, teachers, and families at Press. This is the start of my 30th year in education. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from SWOSU, Oklahoma and a Master’s degree in counseling from TWU in Denton. I was an elementary teacher for 19 years then earned my Master’s degree in counseling and became an elementary school counselor. I have been trained in play therapy, sand tray therapy, group therapy, and practical parenting. I love helping students and families enjoy the school environment! My favorite thing at Press is the children’s happy hearts!
CREST AWARD WINNING COUNSELING PROGRAM
2018-2019 School Year
2019-2020 School Year
2020-2021 School Year
CREST Leadership Award
2021-2022
The CREST award recognizes schools across Texas that appropriately utilize their Professional School Counselors and demonstrate a continuous commitment to building a campus team and programs based on the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, endorsed by the Texas Education Agency.
PRESS COUNSELING PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
The mission of the Press Elementary School comprehensive school counseling program is to empower positive, continuous, and lifelong growth in all students. By connecting our students with the skills, tools, and resources needed to navigate through life, we will impact and strengthen our community for multiple generations to come. The Press school counselor is responsive to campus needs and provides services in accordance with TEC 33.005 and in alignment with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
WHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
CLICK BELOW and read all about the importance of an elementary school counselor.
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Careers-Roles/WhyElem.pdf
The counseling and guidance program includes:
Guidance Curriculum (classroom, bulletin boards, and assemblies)
Responsive Services (504, Small Groups, Crisis management, and At-risk)
System Support (Conferences with students, staff and parent education)
Individual Support (Transition to Middle school, assessing the needs of individual students in regards to educational and personal goals)
WHO seeks help from the counselor!
Students: having difficulties with academics, grief, friendships, safety issues, family or home issues
Teachers: in need of strategies for working with struggling students, conflict management, ADD/ADHD screening, students that are in emotional distress, professional development
Parents: that are having family concerns, need strategies to help their child with emotional health or safety concerns
PRESS 2020-2021 Data Story.docx (3).pdf