Teaches classroom guidance lessons dealing with understanding of self and others, communication skills, decision making skills, conflict resolution skills, and career exploration
Works with children individually and in small groups
Consults with parents and teachers
Conducts parent workshops
Assists with crisis intervention
Coordinates Conflict Manager Program
Organizes annual Career Fair
Assists with Kindergarten screenings
Contact
Dr. Velma Burse Phone: 314-653-8088 Email: bursev@jenningsk12.us
How does a student get to see the counselor?
the student may ask to go to the counselor’s office or fill out a special kid’s referral form
the teacher or principal can send him or her
Mom, Dad or another care provider can request counseling services
a school friend may invite him or her for a special visit
What might a student talk about while in the counseling office?
feelings about him/herself
difficulty in making or getting along with friends
