Welcome to
the school counselor
website!
My
name is Shari Dixon and I am the school counselor at Lea Hill
Elementary. This is my 12th year at Lea Hill.
Prior to coming to Auburn I worked in the Federal Way and Clover
Park school districts. I completed my BA in Communications
(emphasis in public speaking) at Walla Walla College and my M.Ed.
in School Counseling at Seattle Pacific University. I
enjoy snow and water skiing, reading, hiking, scuba diving, working
out, and traveling. I am passionate about my volunteer job
for a personal growth organization.
Counselor Mission
Statement
Auburn
School District Elementary Counselors assist students in the
development of their academic, personal, social, and career
potential, while inspiring them to become resilient responsible
citizens.
The Role of School
Counselors
Classroom Guidance
School
counselors design and implement classroom guidance lessons on a
range of topics, some of which include problem solving skills,
conflict resolution skills, impulse control, career awareness,
goal-setting, bullying prevention, and personal safety
lessons.
Individual and Group
Counseling
School
counselors meet students as individuals and in groups addressing
for example, friendship, divorce, grief and loss, behavior
management issues. In addition, the school counselor assists in
crisis intervention and school success
skills.
System
Support
School
counselors consult with other school professionals on student
issues, assisting and developing intervention plans. They also
provide community resources for caregivers. In addition, school
counselors seek to improve school climate and implement a school
wide bullying prevention
program.
Parent/Caregiver Support
School counselors collaborate and support
parents and caregivers on student issues and provide needed
information on resources.
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