National School Counseling Week
During National School Counseling Week, we acknowledge the impact of our West Virginia school counselors. They are vital members of the school community, helping students with various issues and strengthening educational experiences.
Monday
Good morning. This is Mrs. Travers and Mrs. Rinard, your school counselor, and today is the
first day of National School Counseling Week.
The theme of this year’s week
is “Better Together.” To help support your success, I often collaborate with
other school staff, such as our school psychologist, school social worker, and
school nurse. We are all here for you, working together to serve your needs
as you navigate school and life. Just like I do, you often work in teams to achieve a common goal. “Little Women” author Louisa May Alcott said, “It takes two flints to make a fire.”
You’ve probably also heard the phrase “two heads are better than one.” Look
around, how are you working in teams today? Are you collaborating on
school projects, helping a friend or playing a sport? We are so much stronger
together – and, sometimes, you encounter work that requires more than one
person to complete.
As your school counselor, I’m here to help you build your teamwork skills so
you can be successful in groups both big and small. If you’re struggling with
teamwork, come see me, and let’s talk about how you can develop these
skills. I work on my teamwork skills every day. Have a great Monday!