Welcome to Mrs. Drake's Elementary School Counseling Website! I am the school counselor for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. I have the joy of working with students through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling. I also collaborate with school staff and parents in order to best meet the needs of students.
Classroom Guidance Lessons I will meet with each classroom multiple times throughout the school year and have the chance to interact with every student during these lessons. Lessons typically last 30-45 minutes in length and cover topics such as empathy, teamwork, responsibility, kindness just to name a few.
Small Group Counseling A variety of small groups are offered to students who may benefit from spending some extra time developing academic, social, or emotional skills along with their peers, and to students who are coping with similar life situations. Groups can have anywhere from 3-6 members and usually meet once a week during lunch for several weeks.
Individual Counseling Some students can benefit from one-on-one counseling regarding academic, social, or emotional challenges.