Links on e-Class: 

 

~Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity:  Students will receive classroom lessons with the counselors regarding cultural sensitivity and respecting differences. A link to optional activities/ projects regarding Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity can be found on Dyer Elementary’s Counseling Page on your student’s e-Class Course Pages.  If you decide to allow your student to participate in one of our activities by sharing your culture with us at the school, your student and their project will be spotlighted on this webpage as well as the morning announcements.    

 

~Weekly Character Building/ Mindfulness Lessons and tips:  Students will receive exposure to character traits and mindfulness techniques designed to build character and awareness.   

 

~Virtual Calm Down Room:  Students can access links to resources that could help them feel calm during times when they may feel stressed or overwhelmed.   

Mrs. Ellis graduated from Albany State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. In 2013, she earned a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Cambridge College. Along with twenty-one years of authentic teaching experience, Mrs. Ellis is also endorsed in ESOL and Gifted Education. She has been with Gwinnett County Public Schools since 2015. Mrs. Ellis loves helping students realize the possibilities through their own goal setting. It is her passion!  You can contact her at melody.ellis@gcpsk12.org 

Ms. Young is a recent graduate from the University of the Southwest with a Master’s in School Counseling. Brooke was born and raised in the small coastal community of Brunswick, Georgia where her favorite pastime was spending time on the beach. She moved to the Gwinnett County area in 2021 and enjoys spending time outside and going for long walks. She has been with Gwinnett County since 2021 and in education since 2008. She is excited to be joining the Dyer Elementary team and looks forward to serving this community. You can contact her at : brooke.young@gcpsk12.org

Philosophy

The Dyer Elementary School Counselors believe that all students can learn and maintains a diligent focus on academic, personal/social and career development. We assert that all students have a right to be served by the school counseling department and that the needs of every student are best addressed by a research-based data-driven comprehensive program led by competent, ethical, effective school counselors. Students should have access to a school counselor for both preventative measures and intervention as needed. We adhere to the belief that a counseling program should be evaluated and improved on a continual basis in order to adapt to and assist students as they develop and mature in an ever-changing society.

Vision

We envision success for all students in the personal/social, academic and career domains and that with a comprehensive counseling plan that has both prevention and intervention aspects, all children will achieve success in school and be prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

Mission

We strive to remove barriers to academic achievement, promote a safe and secure environment through prevention programs, provide staff and parent consultation and conduct effective individual counseling, group sessions and classroom lessons.

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