Conversations With Your School Counselors: For Parents
Monday, Aug 17, 2020
What is the School Counselor's role?
Your school counselor aides in creating and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that targets three domains: social emotional development, academic achievement, and college/career readiness. With this comprehensive program, your school counselors also provide direct services such as classroom guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling. Some indirect services we provide are parent/teacher consultations, collaboration, and referrals to outside resources as needed. For more information on our role, please read The Role of the School Counselor by the American School Counselor Association.
Your School Counselors
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm
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Ms. Christine Abreu | K-5 | cabreu7@fau.edu |
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Ms. Veronica Montes | 6-8 | childsv@fau.edu |
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Dr. Maegan Renee |
9-12 |
mrenee@fau.edu |
Your Mental Health and Academic Counselors
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Ms. Arielle Osman | 9-12 (Mental Health) | osmana@health.fau.edu |
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Mrs. Kathryn Mauck | 9-12 (Academic Counselor) | kmauck1@fau.edu |
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Ms. Melissa Keogh | 10-12 (Academic Advisor) | mkeogh2@fau.edu |
School Counselor Roles and Breakdown
Elementary School (K-5): Ms. Abreu
Direct Services
- Individual: can offer up to 4 brief 30-minute sessions to target need.
- Small Groups: offering wellness groups and can offer groups on social-emotional (SEL) topics, academic topics, and others as needed.
- Classroom Guidance Lessons: one lesson/topic provided monthly via Seesaw (K-2) or Google classroom (3-5). Most lessons will be pre-recorded and provided virtually; some may be delivered via live-stream through a specials/SPEC class. All lesson information will be provided to all parents for access and instructions.
Virtual Sessions and Confidentiality: Students should find a space they feel most comfortable in for individual and small group sessions. It is encouraged they find a quiet space with least distractions or wear headphones.
Middle School (6-8): Ms. Montes
Direct Services:
- Individual: can offer up to 4 brief 30-minutes sessions to target need.
- Small Groups: covering social-emotional topics, school-related topics, and career education.
- Academic Counseling: informational sessions for students.
- Classroom Guidance Lessons: one lesson/topic provided monthly though elective and via use of a virtual platform, screencastify, and/or live stream to class.
Virtual Sessions and Confidentiality: Students should find a space they feel most comfortable in for individual and small group sessions. It is encouraged they find a quiet space with least distractions or wear headphones.
High School (9-12): Dr. Renee
Direct Services
- Emotional Counseling: with Dr. Renee, up to 4 brief 45-minute sessions
- Mental Health Counseling Referrals: made to Ari Osman at FAU CAPS
- Academic Counseling: available with Ms. Mauck and Ms. Keogh
- Small Groups: wellness groups by grade level starting in the Fall.
- Classroom Counseling Lessons: lessons provided monthly during S2S.
Virtual Sessions and Confidentiality: Students should find a space they feel most comfortable in for individual and small group sessions. It is encouraged they find a quiet space with least distractions or wear headphones.
Emergency Hotlines
| 211 for Mobile Crisis and other resources | 211 |
| 911 for emergencies | 911 |
| 1-800-962-2873 for DCF | 1-800-962-2873 |
| Suicide Prevention Hotlines - English | 1-800-SUICIDE ( 1-800-784-2433 ) |
| Suicide Prevention Hotlines - Spanish | 1-877-SUICIDA ( 1-877-784-2432 ) |
| 561-297-3540 for FAU CAPS (9th-12th grade students only) | 561-297-3540 |