Guidance

Hello Rocket Families!

I am Tamara Olson, Royal Oaks School Counselor. I have had the pleasure to work at Royal Oaks for 22 years. I have the best job in the school because I get to work with all students in many different ways.

I teach a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Class called Guidance, either weekly or bi-weekly to all students K - 5. “Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions”. (Casel) Students learn self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.

Students also have the opportunity to be involved in small group activities. These group activities may teach specific skills through Social Academic Instructional Groups (SAIG), booster SEL/Guidance, or less formal friendship/social or family change groups. These groups are facilitated by our Student Service Team including myself, Kaitlyn Curtin School Social Worker, and Meghan Starr School Psychologist.

Our Student Service Team also meets with students on an individual basis. Some of the concerns addressed include school engagement, friendship, family change, coping skills and emotion regulation. These meetings may be one time or ongoing depending on student need.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Tamara Olson

Royal Oaks School Counselor