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Guidance

Dawn Spangler

Mrs. Dawn Spangler

spangler.dawn@bcs-k12.org

Role of the Counselor

  • School counselors educate, advocate and empower. 

  • Work alongside teachers and parents/guardians to help students develop socially and emotionally. 

  • Help remove barriers students may have with learning

  • Supports students through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, individual sessions and system support

Classroom Guidance Lessons

  • Lessons are delivered to each K-2 classroom biweekly. 

  • Topics may include: Conflict resolution, friendship skills, growth mindset, responsibility, listening skills, mindfulness and coping skills, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-regulation (emotions), career exploration

Responsive Services

  • Small group counseling

    • For students that may need additional support in certain social or emotional situations.

    • Formed by referrals from counselor or teachers

    • Parent permission will be obtained to participate.
       

  • Short-term individual and crisis counseling

    • Individual support for those students who need more one-on-one help navigating social and emotional concerns or help solving a problem. 

    • These sessions focus on helping the student find ways to cope with these concerns.

    • Please note that I do NOT provide long-term therapy and typically meet with a student no more than 8 continuous times over a school year. For ongoing and more serious mental health needs, I am happy to work with the student and their families to refer them to outside providers. 

 Support Services

  • Consultation with parents/guardians and teachers

  • School transitions

  • Problem-solving sessions

More about Mrs. Dawn Spangler:

Hi everyone! I’m the school counselor and I’m here to help with anything your student might need during their time here at BES. My job is to make sure our students feel happy, safe, and supported, whether they are facing a problem, need someone to talk to, or just want to learn new ways to be their best self. I can help our students talk through their feelings, learn ways to make friends, talk through problems with friends, or even learn new skills like dealing with stress or solving problems. I am always happy to help in any way that I can!

Years in education: 23 years -- 11 as a school counselor

Favorite subject: Reading
 

Quote to live by: "There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. ---Mr. Rogers