6th Grade School Counselor

Middle school can be tough and Mrs. Santiago is another layer of support at Copeland to help students through it! Mrs. Santiago works with students both on an individual and group based level. She will be communicating with other stakeholders such as a student's teacher, family or other professionals when appropriate. Mrs. Santiago's goal is to provide her students with the support, knowledge, attitude and skills to cope through life's obstacles, make better choices and develop a more healthy lifestyle.  

What kinds of problems can Mrs. Santiago deal with?

• Peer and Social Issues

• Family transitions

• Stress Management

• Self-Esteem

• Bullying

• Self-Injury/Suicidal Ideation

• Substance Use

• Decision Making

• Attendance Concerns

• Relationship Issues

• Academic Motivation

• And more!

Anti-Bullying Specialist 

You may come talk to Mrs. Santiago about a situation that is occurring where you are the potential target of harassment, intimidation or bullying OR you are potentially the one who is harassing, intimidating or bullying, OR you are a witness to harassment, intimidation or bullying (HIB). 

Am I in trouble when I go to Mrs. Santiago's office to discuss something like this?

• You are never in trouble when you visit Mrs. Santiago''s office, you are there to tell your perspective of the situation!

What can I do to prevent harassment, intimidation and bullying?

• See something, say something!

• Talk to an adult.

• Don't engage in peer pressure.

• Include others!

• Don't talk badly about someone.

• Avoid social media platforms that can have a higher rate of HIB related situations.

• Give compliments to others.

• Support others when you see them struggling.

• Practice empathy and be respectful of others!

• Just remember to be kind!