My School Counselor Helps Me Dream Big by…….
By being a superhero. What I mean by that is my counselor goes above and beyond for every student she meets. At Frankford high school our counselors are arranged by the first letter of our last name. I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that Ms. Miller helps any student that asks for it regardless if they are assigned to her or not. You can tell that she loves what she does just by how she acts. She treats students fairly and holds us accountable for our actions. Honestly, I think we need more counselors like her.
I Help My Students Dream Big by……..
The key to helping my students dream big is applied through various avenues of everyday interactions with them as their counselor. These everyday interactions include being present, active listening, empathetic, and providing positive/constructive feedback. Building a trusting and meaningful relationship with them is the key factor. I treat my students how I want to be treated (GOLDEN RULE). Once rapport is established and trust is gained with a student, the door is wide open to help them explore their interests and passions for their future. Encourage students to be open-minded, strive to be their best selves, be present, be kind, accept change, ask questions, and embrace that knowledge is growth.
Be consistent in helping them visualize their dreams and introduce life experiences to help them understand all possible opportunities life has to offer. Take pride in being their constant daily reminder that they can do anything they set their mind to through commitment and perseverance.