Guidance / Guidance

Our School Guidance Counselors are:

Breanna Kennedy & Sarah Lee

Hands

What is an Elementary School Counselor?

An Elementary School Counselor is a certified professional who works within a child's total environment to assist him/her in addressing his/her academic, behavioral, emotional and social needs.

What does the Elementary School Counselor do?

Serves as a "friendly helper" for ALL students and works with students on an individual basis and in small groups
Facilitates classroom guidance and counseling sessions, helps identify student needs, and assists in assessment of students with special needs
Coordinates the Elementary Instructional Support Team (IST), a group of professionals that reviews, develops and helps to implement appropriate interventions for at-risk students
Oversees Character Education initiatives at the elementary level
Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies and aids in coordinating referrals to outside agencies

With what types of things can a Counselor help?

· The School Counselor can provide support services to address a number of issues, including (though certainly not limited to) the following:

* Anger Management	* Coping Skills	* Parenting Skills
* Anxiety	* Divorce/Changing Families	* Self-Esteem
* Behavior Modification	* Friendship Skills	* Social Skills
* Conflict Resolution	* Grief and Loss	* Stress Management

brkennedy@duplinschools.net

slee@duplinschools.net

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