Transcript All About Me - Montgomery County (VA) Public Schools

All About
Me
Ms. Walters
School Counselor
I am Ms. Walters…
My husband…Mr. Walters
My kids…Brandon and Catie
Some of my
favorite things…
Fun things I did this
summer
Went to Colorado
Spent time at the beach
“Adopted” a stray cat
What is a Counselor?
• Counselors are people who are
specially trained to help students get
through school as well as possible.
What might a counselor do that a
teacher doesn’t?
Confidentiality
“What you say in here, stays in here.”
What are some examples of things I might not
be able to keep confidential?
When do we meet for
Guidance?
• We meet for Guidance once a week
for 30 minutes.
• This is my Guidance schedule…
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Novy
Wasky
Gilham
Amy
Buck
Furrow
Rettig
Bibb
Vest
Pre-K
Boley
Thursday
Preston
Terry
Stafford
McNeill
What are some things
we will learn about?
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Bullying
Having good character
Feelings
Diversity
Being a good friend
Do I see students
individually?
Yes! I will see lots
of you one-on-one
for many different
reasons.
What are some reasons
someone might go see the
counselor?
Can you only see the
counselor if you have a
problem?
Absolutely not! I want to hear about all
the exciting things happening at school
and at home…
I am a great “cool down” spot…
You can sign up to have lunch with me as
well!
How do you make an
appointment with me?
• Ask your teacher
• Sign up on the clipboard outside my
office
• Write me a note