Counseling Department

MISSION STATEMENT

“Provide a 21st century education, empowering learners to develop and enhance their academic, social, career, and personal well being in order to become responsible and productive citizens in a global society."

OUR SCHOOL COUNSELING TEAM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Karen Chapman, Highland and Woodland

st_kchapman@smfcsd.org

Eva Scarsella, Indian Trail and Riverview

st_scarsella@smfcsd.org

Laura Swinsburg, Echo Hills and Fishcreek

st_lswinsburg@smfcsd.org

---

LAKEVIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Maggie DiEugenio

st_mdieugenio@smfcsd.org

Sarah Smith

st_ssmith2@smfcsd.org

---

KIMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bobbi Angely

st_bangely@smfcsd.org

Julia Benyo

st_jbenyo@smfcsd.org

---

HIGH SCHOOL

Last Names A-E

Ms. Dominique Coombs

st_dcoombs@smfcsd.org

Last Names F-K

Mrs. Ann Cottrill,

st_acottrill@smfcsd.org

Last Names L-Ri

Ms. Tiffany Oshinsky

st_toshinsky@smfcsd.org

Last Names Ro-Z

Mr. Jason LePard,

st_lepard@smfcsd.org

 

General Helpful Websites:

http://www.smarterparenting.com/resources/

http://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/

• Anger management

  • Listen When Angry or Upset Video-Story for Kids

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IqVJHVkTLE

  • Interactive Exercises to Get Your Feelings Out

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkKLz61RHXo

  • Anger Management for Children

    • http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/praise-discipline/anger-management-children

  • Tips for dealing with an angry child effectively

    • https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/calm-parenting-anger-management-in-children-and-teens/

• Anxiety

  • Are you worrying about your anxious child? You are not alone.  Learn about different types of anxiety, red flags, causes, etc.

    • http://www.worrywisekids.org/

  • See the signs of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and interventions.

    • https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/mental-health/mental-health-disorders/anxiety-and-anxiety-disorders-in-children-information-for-parents

• Bullying & Cyberbullying

  • Know the facts about bullying, even if you don’t think it affects your child

    • http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/social-emotional-skills/bullying-and-teasing-no-laughing-matter

  • Prevent & Address Cyberbullying Behaviors

    • http://www.schoolcounselor.org/magazine/blogs/may-june-2012/prevent-and-address-cyberbullying-behaviors

• Divorce

  • Facts and Ideas for helping children through divorce

    • https://www.aamft.org/iMIS15/AAMFT/Content/consumer_updates/children_and_divorce.aspx

• Teasing

  • Book: Simon’s Hook: A story about teases and put-downs by Karen Gedig Burnett

  • YouTube videos based on Simon’s Hook (3 parts)

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28G_T1yzGG8 (Part 1)

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtGeLe84ybk (Part 2)

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V5jLTOx9Dw (Part 3)