WHAT IS A
SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
A trained professional who works in partnership with
students, teachers, parents and the
community to help
students have a
successful and positive school experience. Ms. Zaiser shares,
"My work is to
help the students of District #52 become responsible individuals, independent
thinkers, to
develop sound
problem solving and decision making skills, and view
themselves
in
terms of their fullest potential. I am
committed to helping
your children explore their abilities,
strengths, interests, and talents
as these
traits relate to
their personal and academic
development."
As counselor, Ms. Zaiser provides...
- Consulting with teachers,
parents, administrators, and others.
- Listening in an effort to resolve
conflicts.
- Helping parents understand how to
help their children.
- Referring students to outside
referral agencies when appropriate.
- Consulting with other school
professionals regarding curriculum decisions.
- Helping students learn
responsibility by becoming aware of the consequences of their
behavior.
- Maintaining a good public
relations program
- Working with children
individually and in groups
WHY SEE THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
There are many reasons students may wish to talk to our school counselor.
Some reasons include
- school problems
- friendship issues
- family difficulties
- fear, worry, stress, and conflict
- change and loss / grief
- self image.
Students are
also encouraged to visit Ms. Zaiser whenever they have something positive to
share,
as well.
