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Counseling Mission Statement
The mission of the school counseling department at Irving Elementary is to provide equitable access to maximize students’ academic potential, foster their personal and social-emotional identity, and facilitate their career development. Through advocacy and collaboration, I strive to encourage and inspire students to continue to grow as well as provide a safe and supportive environment in which students can thrive and become leaders in both the school and the community.
Counseling Vision Statement
The vision of the Irving Elementary’s school counseling department is to provide a safe and supportive environment where the learning community addresses the unique developmental needs of the students. By addressing these needs, the Irving Family ensures each student develops into a productive, ethical, and caring member of the community.
Belief Statements
The Irving Elementary Counselor believes ...
all students deserve mental health support.
all students deserve to attend a school where they feel safe and supported.
in treating all students with the same respect as I would like them to treat me.
all students learn and develop at their own pace.
all students have qualities of leadership within them.
all students can be productive members of society.
all students can be accountable for their actions and learn from them.
school counselors have a duty to assess barriers to academic and social emotional success.
school counselors should collaborate with other educators, mental health professions, families, and the community in order to best serve students.
Meet the Counselor!
Erica Kellum, Professional School Counselor
Hi everyone! This is my 4th year as the school counselor at Irving Elementary. I graduated with my Masters in School Counseling in 2021 from the University of Iowa and immediately moved up to Waterloo after accepting the position to work at Irving.
I discovered my passion for school counseling when I was in undergrad pursuing a teaching degree as well as a psychology degree. I felt like something was missing, but I couldn't figure out how to mesh the two fields together. When I finally heard about school counseling, I knew immediately that this was my dream career.
I absolutely love being an elementary school counselor because of the significant role I play in students' development. I view elementary counseling as the foundational piece that middle and high school academic, identity, and career development stem from. I am motivated and encouraged by the progress these students make during their time in elementary school and can't wait to keep building relationships in the school and community!
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