I figured if Clyde could blog without possessing opposable thumbs, than maybe I should utilize some modern technology.
I am guessing there may be some of you out there wondering why I decided to call this little slice of web real estate The Bayside Ballast, and the answer is two-fold. First, all the “easy” names like Counselor’s Corner, or School Counseling Blog were taken. Second, I think the reference to something that improves stability and control very much describes my role as the Counselor here at Bayside Academy.
For those of you wondering just exactly what a School Counselor does or why we even need one (or two or three) here at Bayside, the American School Counselor Association has put together a great fact sheet that you can find here. While this gives a rough outline of what I do, it fails to encompass everything that I encounter day to day.
Since joining the Bayside family at the beginning of the school year, I have been working on how to improve the Counseling Office. I am extremely grateful for the wonderful reception I have received from the faculty, administration, students and parents! The needs of this great campus are somewhat unique, and with that I have worked diligently to elicit as much information as I can from any sources available to me. This will help to ensure that I can provide the services that are needed the most to the students in the most effective ways possible. I cannot do this without your feedback, so please continue to give me your suggestions, comments and concerns. While my "official" office hours mirror the school day, I am always just an email or phone call away!
I am guessing there may be some of you out there wondering why I decided to call this little slice of web real estate The Bayside Ballast, and the answer is two-fold. First, all the “easy” names like Counselor’s Corner, or School Counseling Blog were taken. Second, I think the reference to something that improves stability and control very much describes my role as the Counselor here at Bayside Academy.
For those of you wondering just exactly what a School Counselor does or why we even need one (or two or three) here at Bayside, the American School Counselor Association has put together a great fact sheet that you can find here. While this gives a rough outline of what I do, it fails to encompass everything that I encounter day to day.
Since joining the Bayside family at the beginning of the school year, I have been working on how to improve the Counseling Office. I am extremely grateful for the wonderful reception I have received from the faculty, administration, students and parents! The needs of this great campus are somewhat unique, and with that I have worked diligently to elicit as much information as I can from any sources available to me. This will help to ensure that I can provide the services that are needed the most to the students in the most effective ways possible. I cannot do this without your feedback, so please continue to give me your suggestions, comments and concerns. While my "official" office hours mirror the school day, I am always just an email or phone call away!
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