FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District) – Forney ISD will recognize all of the District's school counselors during the National School Counseling Week which is celebrated Feb. 1 through Feb. 5.
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District) – Forney ISD will recognize all of the District's school counselors during the National School Counseling Week which is celebrated Feb. 1 through Feb. 5.
Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), National School Counseling week is designed to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Counselors in Forney ISD include Karla Byrd, Kyle Hyder, Deana Wells, Janell Sarten, Nicole Carranza, Tammy Rushing, Lezlie Back, Brianne DeAnda, Linda Black, Lisa O’Neill, Tina Spain, Norma Rain, Lupe Baughman, Regina Walston, Ashlea Watson, Dee Dee Vaughn, Amanda Napier, Marylu Booth and Kristi Hartwick.
Forney ISD school counselors are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; for working in a partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today's world; for focusing on positive ways to enhance students' social/personal, educational and career development; and working with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master's degree in guidance and counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.
"School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, personal/social skills and career awareness in post-secondary options,” said Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., ASCA executive director. “Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success."
For more information about the Forney Independent School District, contact Larry Coker, Director of Communications at larry.coker@edu.forneyisd.net or by phone at 972-564-4055.
