Mrs. Kelly Hansbury
School Counselor
Contact Information:
[email protected]
856.845.7929 x6218
“Today’s young people are living in an exciting time, with an increasingly diverse society, new technologies and expanding opportunities. To help ensure they are prepared to become the next generation of parents, workers, leaders and citizens, every student needs support, guidance and opportunities during childhood, a time of rapid growth and change. Children face unique and diverse challenges, both personally and developmentally, that have an impact on academic achievement."
– “Toward a Blueprint for Youth: Making Positive Youth Development a National Priority,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Elementary School Students’ Developmental Needs (ASCA)
The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and their 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. Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs provide education, prevention and intervention services, which are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. Early identification and intervention of children’s academic and social/emotional needs is essential in removing barriers to learning and in promoting academic achievement. The knowledge, attitudes and skills students acquire in the areas of academic, career and social development during these elementary years serve as the foundation for future success.
My goal is to get to know each and every student at Green-Fields Elementary. My priority is to ensure that all students feel welcome and engaged academically and socially. I work to accomplish these tasks by providing the following services:
- Developmental Guidance Lessons
- Individual and Small Group Counseling
- Conflict Resolution
- Consultation/Collaboration
- Referrals to Community Agencies
- Positive School Climate
- 504 plans