Mrs. Kelly Birkhimer

School counseling is a partnership between counselor and student, working together with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop a sense of community within the school. School Counselors support the educational process by assisting students in the areas of career awareness, personal development, decision-making, education planning, and communications skills. 

How Do You Contact the School Counselor?

Phone: 814-467-4567  x307

Email: kbirkhimer@windberschools.org

Why Should You Contact the School Counselor?

Concerns over student achievement in the classroom

Testing interpretation

Family health problems

Early discussion of potential crises

Family difficulties or concerns

What does the School Counselor Do?

Direct Student Services: In-person interactions between the school counselor and students.

Career planning: Ongoing activities designed to assist students in establishing personal goals and developing future plans.

Academic Planning: Develop action plans for the student to overcome obstacles in order to maximize their success in the classroom.

Responsive services: Activities designed to meet students’ immediate needs and concerns, may include counseling in individual or small-group settings or crisis response.

Indirect Student Services: Interactions with outside agencies providing additional student assistance, consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations.