Welcome to Dr. Wheeler's School Counseling Website! I am the School Counselor for Russell McDowell Intermediate School. I love working with students through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling. I also collaborate with school staff and guardians to best meet the needs of students.
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ABOUT ME:
Hello, my name is Jalina Wheeler and I am the School Counselor at R-MIS. I have been part of the RMIS team for 17 years (been in education for 19 years). This is my 11th year as a counselor! I am excited to continue my career as a school counselor! I will be here to assist in:
* Promoting positive attitudes among students towards self, family, peers, and community.
* Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities.
* Providing students with support during a virtual event.
*Developing and delivering classroom guidance lessons that teach skills such as decision making, resolving conflict, and respecting others.
* Working with students, parents, and school staff to identify learning needs and to design interventions to enhance student success.
* Helping students to recognize and make the best of their abilities.
* Providing support during a personal crisis.
* Working with students on attendance issues.
* Coordinating referrals to outside agencies.
* Developing student career awareness.
* Helping to create a safe and positive learning experience.
Contact Information: If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me by email at jalina.wheeler@russellind.kyschools.us or fill out the contact form below.