LCES School Counselors

Mrs.Dean & Mrs. Miller

Who are we? What do we do? Where to find us.

INTRO

ABOUT Mrs. Miller

• Raised in SC.
• BA in Sociology - Furman University
• MA in School Counseling - Georgia State University
• Lived in: SC, AZ, and GA.
• 2nd year school counselor & 2nd year at LCES
• Taught 1st grade for 3 yrs
• ♥: Family time, Reading, & Food!

About Mrs. Dean

• Born and raised in Gwinnett
• M.Ed and Ed.S in School Counseling
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Currently lives in Maysville, GA in a historic home built in 1865.
• 19th year as a school counselor at LCES, 22nd year in GCPS
• ♥: Married for 31 years, 2 grown children (Kaitlyn and Chandler) and 2 dog babies (Miley & Louis)

What is our role at LCES?

ROLE OF A SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Counseling Lessons

Parents/Guardians

Teachers

Administrators

Consultation

Social-Emotional Support

Academic Achievement

Career Exploration

Personal Development

Parents/Guardians

Teachers

Administrators

Therapy vs. School Counseling

Long-term, Scheduled Sessions with a Therapist

School-based with a School Counselor

Outside of school

Provided on site during school hours

Can be covered by insurance or out of pocket

A part of GCPS curriculum

COUNSELING SERVICES

Small Group

Individual

Classroom Lessons

Lesson for ALL students in ALL grade levels.

By referral from teachers, parents or admin.

Based off of teacher, parent or student request.

Counseling Lessons at a Glance

Introduction to the Counselor

Personal Safety

Diversity

Coping Skills

Problem-Solving

Friendship

Growth Mindset

Career Exploration

Group Counseling at a Glance

Students

Changing Families

Coping Skills

Social Skills

Grief/Loss

Self-Regulation

Self-Esteem

Reaching Out

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Krisinda Dean K/2/4 678-765-5867

krisinda.dean@gcpsk12.og

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Abbie Miller 1/3/5 678-765-5866

abbie.miller@gcpsk12.org

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