Welcome to Sanford Elementary’s Counseling Corner! My role is to guide students on the right path - maximizing social, personal, and academic success. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, specializing in the school setting. As your school counselor, I can assist with any social or emotional needs, family changes, and peer relations. Please contact me should you have any questions or concerns about your child.

Sincerely,

Kelley Loyd

903.712.1906

kloyd@vanalstyneisd.org

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What does a counselor do?

• Counsels individually with children

• Teaches guidance lessons in the classroom (character education)

• Conducts small group counseling (social skill groups, peer relations, etc.)

• Consults with parents in private conferences about their child

• Collaborates with teachers

• Provides information on community resources for families

In Individual and/or group counseling, I …

• Help children cope with difficult and/or unchangeable life events

• Help children recognize and make use of their potential

• Give children the opportunity to share their feelings and concerns

• Develop problem solving abilities

• Teach decision making skills

• Build self-esteem and confidence

• Work on the area of self-discipline