Hugh Hartman Elementary School

As an elementary school counselor, I am dedicated to supporting every student’s academic, social, and emotional growth through a preventative and proactive approach. School counselors are qualified mental health professionals who hold a master’s degree in counseling. I also bring a background in research on school counseling practices with multilingual students, which helps inform and enhance our inclusive, culturally responsive support for every learner. I teach classroom counseling lessons in each class twice a month using Character Strong, meet individually with students for solution-focused brief counseling (6-8 weeks), and run small group sessions with 4–6 students on a range of topics, including newcomer groups and specific skill-building needs. In addition, I collaborate with teachers and parents to create a positive, inclusive environment, and I can help families connect with valuable mental health resources in the community.