Counselor's corner

Ms. Pierzchala

Professional School Counselor

Tulip Grove Elementary School

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Meet Your School Counselor

Hi there! As Tulip Grove's professional school counselor my role is to foster a welcoming, safe, and collaborative environment for all of our students. I help our students build lifelong skills for success in their academics, their interpersonal relationships, and their futures as engaged citizens! I teach monthly lessons to all classrooms as well as working with students one-on-one and in small groups to provide extra support. I love working with our TIGERs and their families and look forward to meeting you!

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I am here to help students...

Work out friendship problems
Develop healthy habits and life skills

Set goals

Develop good work habits

Work well with others

Feel good about themselves

Adjust to a new school

Learn how to make decisions

Manage feelings (stress, worry, anger, etc.)

Deal with peer pressure and bullying

Who is Ms. Pierzchala?

Ms. Pierzchala (she/her) was raised in Rockville, MD. She earned her masters degree in School Counseling from the University of Maryland and has lived in Washington, D.C. for nine years. Her experience as an educator began as a community partner with D.C. Public Schools, where she worked in a Pre-K through 8th grade education campus for five years. Ms. Pierzchala began working at TGES as the professional school counselor in 2021.

Ms. Pierzchala loves to read, garden, bake, travel, and spend time with friends! In elementary school her favorite books were the American Girl and Magic Tree House series, and her favorite T.V. show was The Magic School Bus.

School Counseling Mission Statement:

Every student will feel respected, welcome, and will be engaged in a school counseling program with an inclusive, anti-bias framework. We will prioritize equity, celebrate our students’ strengths, and foster academic and social-emotional growth through individual, small group, and whole-school programs. Tulip Grove's school counseling program will advocate for every student, will use data-driven interventions, and will prepare our students to be successful, responsible, and engaged citizens.

School Counseling Vision Statement:

By engaging in our school counseling program our students will become change agents and advocates. They will have a foundation to be confident, informed, and successful in their postsecondary goals. They will possess the skills and mindsets necessary to work and live alongside people from all different walks of life. They will build strong relationships with those around them and contribute positively to their communities.

School Counseling Program Goals:

Nurture the "whole child" by focusing on topics including social skills, stress management and coping skills, resilience, and community building
Collaborate with staff and families to address barriers to attendance and the diverse needs of their students both academically and social-emotionally
Support the school's performance goals with a focus on growth mindset, school work habits, and family support
Utilize trauma-informed and anti-racist practices in guidance lessons, groups, one-on-one counseling, and family engagement