Let me share how excited I am to be a part of the incredible team at Deer Park Elementary School.  It is wonderful to be working with the very finest educators—educators committed to academic excellence and committed to the success of ALL students.  It promises to be a rewarding year!

DID YOU KNOW…???
…That your elementary school counselor:

• Teaches guidance lessons in the classrooms
• Talks with children individually about their concerns
• Conferences with parents
• Is a helping person for ALL children at Deer Park Elementary

DID YOU KNOW…???
…That your elementary school counselor is:

• A person that helps all children
• A support person for teachers and parents
• A liaison with outside agencies
• A coordinator
• A consultant
• A teacher
• A friend

DID YOU KNOW…???
...That your elementary school counselor is trained in the following areas:

• Counseling techniques
• Child growth and development
• Communication skills
• Curriculum
• Group facilitation
• Assessment

DID YOU KNOW…???
…That your elementary school counselor teaches classroom lessons about:

• Character
• Self-confidence development
• Motivation to achieve
• Decision making, goal-setting, and problem solving
• Communicating effectively
• Responsible behavior

DID YOU KNOW…???
…That your elementary school counselor:

• Looks forward to meeting and working with the families of Deer Park Elementary
• Believes that TOGETHER, we can make a difference!