Philosophy

MISSION STATEMENT

My mission as a school counselor is to develop a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes achievement by providing each student with equitable opportunities to acquire the academic, personal, social, and career competencies necessary to achieve lifelong success in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment. I utilize developmentally appropriate data-driven interventions to remove barriers to learning and empower all students to become successful in their post-secondary plans.

BELIEFS

All students have unique and individual potential, and are capable of achieving their potential when given appropriate opportunities and supports
All students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect
All students have the right to a safe, nurturing and encouraging learning environment which supports and enhances students achievement
Professional school counselors work in conjunction with school staff, families, and community organizations, and utilize a multi-tier systems of support approach to address the unique academic, personal, social and college and career needs of each student
Comprehensive school counseling programs shall be developed, managed, implemented, and evaluated by professional school counselors that abide to the ASCA National Model and ASCA Ethical Standards, as well as other guidelines and mandates set forth by all applicable professional organizations
School counseling teams make developmentally appropriate data-driven decisions to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the comprehensive school counseling program
Professional school counselors serve as leaders, advocates, collaborators, and system change agents to ensure each student has access to a rigorous curriculum and appropriate supports to remove barriers to learning and increase their academic success

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS

Strength-Based Approach

Narrative Counseling

Play & Art Therapy Approaches

Socio-Ecological Framework

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