School Counseling
Meet our School Counselor!
Mrs. Thatcher began her career as elementary school counselor in 2016. She has 7 years of elementary school teaching experience. She also has a Master of Science Degree in School Counseling from the University of Dayton, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University.
Student Services
- Small group counseling on varied topics, including the following:
New student lunch group
Social skills/ friendship lunch group
Positive thinking lunch groups
Kindergarten social skills groups
Peer mediation and conflict resolution
- Individual social, emotional, academic support
- Monthly classroom lessons including “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum K-3
- Goal setting and problem solving
- Collaborate with staff regarding student support services
- Observations for student support
- Tailor services to needs of the student
- Self-advocate support
- Stress and anger support
- Parent/Caregiver Services
- Parent consultation about specific student questions or concerns
- Academic problem-solving and planning
- Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) Facilitator
- 504 Case Manager
- Resource referrals: academic, community, and mental health resources
- Testing support, analysis, and interpretation
- Referral Services
School Counselors consult with parents, guardians, colleagues, and community agencies regarding strategies to help students and families. School Counselors serve as student advocates. Referral sources are used to address social, emotional, and academic concerns.
