Ms. Garrett's Counseling Corner
Tips for Parents
Communicate with your child’s teacher
Get to know the class/school routines
Reduce morning stress on school days
Practice patience
Tips for Better School Conferences
* Bring a list of questions. Need to discuss your child's math difficulties or a sticky social situation? Jot down your concerns beforehand so you don't forget them when you're on the spot.
* Be open-minded. You may be surprised by some of the teacher's observations, but try to be receptive. Realize that your child may behave differently at home than at school, says Marjorie Hancock, a professor of elementary education at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. Ask for examples: What do you mean when you say my child plays rough during recess?
* Leave with take-home tips. Pick the teacher's brain for test-taking tips, homework-help ideas, or ways to improve your child's social life.
* Follow up with a report -- to your kid. Some schools include students in conferences, but if yours doesn't, tell your child what was said about him/her (including praise!).
Taken from
Second Step is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to encourage children to thrive. More than just a classroom curriculum, Second Step’s holistic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals, families, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth and safety of today’s children. It’s a difference you can feel the moment you step through the doors to a Second Step school: a sense of safety and respect grounded in the social-emotional health and well-being of the entire school community.
Assertiveness Skills:
*Face the person you’re talking to
*Head up & shoulders back
*Use a calm, firm voice
*Use respectful words
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About Me!
My name is Ms. Melodie Garrett. I graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) and my certification is Early Childhood through fourth grade, with an ESL (English as a Second Language) certification as well. I am starting my 13th year in education, with six years teaching experience at both Pine Tree ISD and Lewisville ISD. I have also worked with inner city kids through summer programs with the City of Dallas. I gained my master’s degree in Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce. I am a Certified School Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. This is my 11th year in LISD, starting year 7 here at Polser!
My goal as a counselor will be to motivate your child by building skills that foster their academic and personal/social development. I am available for parent consultation and have access to resources for families. Please don’t hesitate to contact me and visit Polser’s webpage. There are many resources available to you on my page under “About Us”.
Email: garrettm@lisd.net
Website: http://pin.it/ufu9Njw
Location: Polser Elementary School, Polser Road, Carrollton, TX, USA
Phone: 972 350 3807
Twitter: @PolserCounselor