Meet the School counselor
My role as a school counselor is a collaborator, advocate, educational leader, coordinator and agent of change. I promote each child's educational, emotional, social and physical growth.
Hello Students and Families!
My name is Mrs. Tayala, I am the Primary and Intermediate school counselor, grades K-5th grade! I graduated from Kent State University with my Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and earned my Masters Degree from Youngstown State University in School Counseling. My husband and I met during our undergraduate years at Kent State University. We competed on the Track and Field team at KSU together. We recently became new parents!
I am so excited to work with you and your families and cant wait to see some Red Dragon pride. Go Dragons!
I am available Monday -Friday during normal school hours
What does the primary and intermediate school counselor do?
School counselors serve all the students at a school and help them be their best
Facilitating classroom "Life Skills" lessons aligned with state standards in each classroom
Organizing school-wide service projects and special events as applications of our character education program
Consulting with parents, teachers, and administrators
Providing materials to teachers and parents on topics related to the guidance and counseling standards when needed
Connecting families with school and community resources
Talking with students who have a problem they'd like help solving or have something on their mind they'd like to talk about
Visiting with students who could use care and support from an extra adult
Counseling students in small groups built around shared needs like divorce/changing families, grief, anger management, etc.
Counseling students individually
Teaching social skills and coping skills
Services
Student Services
Individual & group counseling
Grief counseling
Crisis counseling
Peer mediation & conflict resolution
Classroom guidance
Goal setting & problem solving
Transition counseling
Academic mentoring and monitoring
Orientation & support of new students
Career exploration
Resource distribution on topics such as study skills, alcohol, and other drugs, depression, stress, etc.
Parent Services
Parent consultation with specific student questions or concerns
Academic planning
Resource referrals: academic, community & mental health resources
Referral Services
Schools Counselors consult with parents, guardians, colleagues, and community agencies regarding strategies to help students and families. School Counselors serve as student advocates. Referral sources are used to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, family difficulties, violence, abuse, and suicidal ideation. Please call or email me to make a student referral.