Kooken Guidance Counselor

As the school counselor, I visit classrooms once a month delivering guidance lessons over topics such as bullying, respect, and cross-cultural awareness. Parent trainings in collaboration with our Family Involvement Rep on topics regarding their preschoolers. Along with guidance lessons and parent training, I meet with students individually and in small groups.

Some areas I can be of assistance to students, teachers, and parents are:

Students:

  •  Understand and accept themselves and others better.
  •  Cope with family changes.
  •  Develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  •  Feel safe at school.
  •  Learn to handle strong emotions, such as anger and sadness.
  •  Learn conflict resolution skills.
  •  Use positive character traits to assist them in daily living.

Teachers and Administrators:

  •  Create a positive learning environment.
  • Provide families with community agency information if needed/desired.
  • Develop community partnerships to enhance student development.

Parents/Guardians:

  •  Understand their child’s emotions, behaviors, and learning styles.
  •  Assist parents in meeting their child’s needs.

I strive to promote the importance of kindness and respect on a daily basis. Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns.

Monthly Focus Areas

Book/Lesson – Lecciones de PreK

August – Introductions / Agosto – Introducciones

September – Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen / Sept – Aprendiendo a Escuchar

October – Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Bullies / Oct – Aprendiendo sobre los Acosadores

November – Howard B. Wigglebottom Blends in Like Chameleons / Nov – Se mezcla como un camaleón

December/January – Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to a Friend / Diciem/Enero – Escuchando a los Amigos

February – Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart / Feb – Escuchando tú Corazón

March – Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns We Can All Get Along / Mar – Como llavarse Bien

April – Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage / Abr – Aprediendo sobre el Valor

May – Based on Campus Need / Mayo – Basado en las necesidades de la escuela

Resources

Community Resources:

  • Family Matters Counseling 817-303-9191
  • Fielder Road Counseling 817-303-2020
  • Parenting Center 817-332-6348
  • UTA Counseling Center 817-272-2165

Crisis Resources:

  • Cook’s Children’s Hospital 682-885-4000
  • Mission Arlington 817-277-6620
  • Safe Haven Woman’s Shelter 817-460-5566
  • Texas Dept. of Human Services 817-460-6491