| 1. | 3/5/2008 1:23:00 PM | Without this, we've got nothing. If ever the budget should allow it, our first priority is getting a guidance counselor back in every elementary building. I have students with emotional issues. Some days, they are so upset that they are not learning anything. They need to talk with someone who has time to listen. Not with me, who can give them 2 minutes after recess and a quick hug. Also, our guidance counselor did an outstanding job at addressing issues like good touch/bad touch, drugs, bullying, peer relations, etc. I used to use the same language she taught to the kids when dealing with recess issues, friend problems, etc. She would give us posters for our rooms to refer to. She was top notch and the children really benefitted from her time in the classroom. She became a friendly face and kids were very familiar with her. |