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Guidance Counselor

A school counselor plays a crucial role in the educational system, serving as a key support for students' academic, social, and emotional development. They provide guidance on academic planning, help students set and achieve goals, and assist with educational readiness. School counselors also offer emotional support, addressing issues such as stress, bullying, and family challenges, and work to create a safe and inclusive school environment. Additionally, they collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure students have the resources and support they need to succeed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How Counselors Help Students

Here are a few areas where I am able to help students continue to grow:
  • Cultivating a positive mindset in students regarding themselves, their relationships, and their community.
  • Connecting academic achievement to future possibilities.
  • Teaching essential life skills like decision-making, conflict resolution, and empathy.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and address students' learning challenges.
  • Empowering students to recognize and leverage their strengths.
  • Providing support during difficult times to help students cope with personal crises.
  • Improving student attendance through targeted interventions.
  • Facilitating connections to outside resources for additional support.
  • Inspiring career exploration and preparation.
  • Creating a nurturing and secure learning environment.

What Topics Can Counselors Help With?

Being a kid is hard, and there are many things that our kids may need to talk to someone about. Here are some of the topics that I can help with:
  • Selecting classes/career options
  • Making friends
  • Liking themselves
  • Getting along with others
  • Parents' divorce
  • Being the "new kid"
  • Studying habits
  • Bullying
  • Learning and responsibility
  • Death and dying
  • Sexual abuse
  • Moving away
  • Being honest
  • Organization skills and habits
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • College/Career Readiness

CONTACT INFORMATION

Nicole Johnston
NPS & NIS School Counselor
NPS Phone: 330-989-5091 x1160
NIS Phone: 330-989-5093 x3108

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