Capshaw Elementary

Welcome

Janna Shope - School Counselor at Capshaw since 2017

Hi! My name is Janna Shope and I am the school counselor at Capshaw Elementary School. I have a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree , and Specialist in Education Degree with an emphasis in School Counseling - all from Tennessee Tech.  I have taught all ages from preschool all the way through high school, but I sure do love these elementary kiddos! I look forward to meeting and getting to know each and every one of our families here at Capshaw! Feel free to contact me anytime at janna.shope@pcsstn.com.

David Walker - School Counselor at Capshaw since 2023

  My name is David Walker and I am originally from South Carolina.  I have an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and my master's degree from Idaho State University,  I worked as a middle school counselor in Idaho for 5 years before moving closer to my family here in Tennessee.  I began at Capshaw in 2023 working part-time between two schools and am now full-time at Capshaw.  I love this school, the people that work here and I have loved getting to know all of our families here at Capshaw.  Feel free to contact me anytime at david.walker@pcsstn.com.

Mission:  The mission of the Capshaw Elementary School Counseling Department is to help students be invested in their own learning, be encouraged to practice positive peer relations, and to be respectful, responsible and ready.  We are here to advocate for an environment that supports high achievement for all students and decreases barriers to learning.  The comprehensive school counseling program will maximize student potential and enable all students to experience educational and life-long success by providing preventative and responsive services in the areas of academic, career and personal-social development.

What does this mean for your child? This means that I pay close attention to every student in the building and how he/she 'connects' to his/her education and therefore achieves to the maximum level possible.  I support your child and all school stakeholders to creatively problem-solve any issues that may (temporarily or otherwise) pose an obstacle to the learning process and your child's academic achievement. 

Vision:  The vision of the Capshaw Elementary School counseling program is that all students realize their self worth so as to motivate them to become active life-long learners.  The problem solving and social skills they learn will help them become conscientious members of the community.

Beliefs:

·      All students are important.

·      All students have dignity and worth.

·      All students needs (ethnic, cultural) are respected in the implementation of a counseling plan.

·      All students can learn.