Skelly Elementary Counselor: Emma Schrag-Culbertson
Phone: 316-322-4860 ext. 7715
Email: ejculbertson@usd490.org

Elementary counselors are unique positions in our schools that provide a variety of specialized services to the students and their families. An elementary school counselor supports each child's personal, social, and educational development through:

Guidance Lessons- The counselor visits each classroom to teach lessons. Topics might include dealing with bullying behavior, identifying basic feelings, I messages, conflict resolution, personal safety, or getting along with others.
 
Individual Counseling- The counselor visits with students about specific concerns, inviting them to explore choices and arrive a responsible solutions consistent with personal and family beliefs.
 
Group Counseling and Social Skills Groups- The counselor works with groups of students over a limited period of time. Group counseling provides students with the opportunity to explore common concerns, gain skills in problem solving, goal setting, and lend support to each other.
 
Community Referrals- The counselor has knowledge of many of the community resources available to families and can help in the referral process.
 
Resources- The counselor has a professional library which includes books, videos, and games dealing with a variety of childhood issues. These resources are available for check out to parents and students.