Welcome to Woodland Elementary School!
As your school counselor, my role is to support our students in areas of social/emotional, academic and personal well-being. I believe in a “whole child” approach in small group counseling, individual counseling, guidance lessons with teacher involvement, along with responsive services. This mindset is built upon years of research from our governing body-the American School Counseling Association. School Counselors have an expertise beyond guidance lessons and academic support. We are trained and licensed professionals with a wealth of knowledge in counseling, crisis management, trauma informed care, and are often the bridge in many school districts among teachers, students, outside agencies, and the community. For further information about how a school counselor is uniquely trained to support your child, please visit the National Model for School Counselors.
I am here for your child, for our parents and families of our community, and have been a part of our counseling team since 2018. I have been a school counselor for 12 years and worked across all age levels. My areas of interest and study include: Grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD, scheduling diversified course career-Interest inventories, family dynamics, separation and divorce support, self-control & anger management, professional development and advocacy for students with disabilities, self-esteem and belonging,
Why Have Elementary School Counselors?
“The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family. Elementary school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills, who understand and promote success for today’s diverse students. They implement a comprehensive school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period. The program provides education, prevention and intervention activities, which are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. It teaches knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to acquire in academic, career and social/emotional development, which serve as the foundation for future success.
Elementary school counselors do not work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. They provide a proactive program that engages students and includes leadership, advocacy and collaboration with school staff, administration and community/family members in the delivery of programs and activities to help students achieve success. Elementary school counselors also collaborate with teachers and parents on early identification and intervention of children’s academic and social/emotional needs, which is essential in removing barriers to learning and developing skills and behaviors critical for academic achievement.” (American School Counselors Association National Model, 2019).Numerous studies demonstrate the value of school counseling for students in the domains of academic development, college and career readiness and social/emotional development.
I am currently assigned as a school counselor for Woodland and Highland Elementary Schools and am always looking for ways to use my skill sets and areas of expertise to improve our district’s academic, social, and emotional well-being of students. If you have concerns for your child or would like more information about a variety of special topics including outside counseling services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
In Educational Efforts,
Mrs. Karen Chapman, M. Ed. LPSC
Email: st_kchapman@smfcsd.org
Phone: 330.689.5470-Woodland
330-689-5330-Highland
My extension is 705475