My name is Sue Gill, and I am the school counselor at Central Elementary.  I have been here since January, 2006.  Before becoming a counselor, I taught for 20 years in various elementary schools.  I am currently under supervision to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC).  I love working with the students, teachers, parents, and staff at Central!  

GUIDANCE consists of working with students to help them develop ACADEMICALLY, PERSONALLY, AND SOCIALLY.  Children are helped to:

·         Understand the relevance of school work.

·         Know, understand and accept themselves.

·         Learn to relate well with others.

Developmental guidance activities help children to:

·         Gain self-confidence and self-esteem.

·         Learn decision-making skills.

·         Develop problem-solving ability.

·         Make the best use of personal capabilities.

·         Feel useful and needed.

·         Handle crisis situations.

·         Adjust to a new school.

The school counselor:

·         Works with students individually and in groups.

·         Leads classroom activities in developmental guidance.

·         Serves as a guidance resource person for teachers.

·         Consults with parents and teachers in private conferences about their children.

·         Assists parents individually or in groups to understand child growth and behavior.

·         Coordinates referrals to community agencies.

The qualifications of the school counselor include:

·         Previous classroom teaching experience.

·         A Masters Degree.

·         An educational background in guidance and counseling.

·         Expertise in child and adolescent growth and development.

·         Counselor certification by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

The counselor keeps informed of current trends in guidance and counseling through:

·         In-service training sessions.

·         Regular counselors' meetings.

·         Workshops.

·         Continuing education.

·         Professional organizational activities.

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