School Counselor Information
What A School Counselor Does At Your School!
An Elementary Counselor is a resource person for children. The counselor is available to assist children with individual concerns and help all children:
- feel safe in a friendly, nurturing environment
- develop self-confidence
- develop social skills
- learn problem-solving skills
- develop an appreciation of self and others
How does the Elementary Counselor help?
The counselor:
- conducts classroom guidance lessons
- provides individual and small group counseling
- participates as a member of the School Intervention Team
- consults with resource people within and outside the school to access and coordinate appropriate services for the child
- encourages positive dialogue between school and home
Carolyn Swetkowski
School Counselor
Valley Forge Elementary School
610-240-1605