Ms. Robin Steele-Starks
KG-5th School Counselor
Robin Steele-Starks
KG-5th School Counselor
Riverview Gardens School District
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
10242 Prince Drive
St. Louis, MO 63136
rsteele-starks@rgsd.k12.mo.us
(314) 868-5205 ext. 28105
Courses Taught:
KG-5th School Counselor
Why Elementary School Counselors? The elementary school years set the foundation for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners. Elementary school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face. Elementary school counselors hold a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes ongoing professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.
The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family.
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THE "GLUE" OF OUR SCHOOL:
The elementary school counseling program is part of the total school program. The counselor strives to help children by promoting respect for self and others, wise decision making, and by practicing personal responsibility. Counselors work with students, parents and teachers to help students maximize their potential through the following programs:
Individual counseling by parent, teacher or student referral
Big Rams
Big Jr. Rams
Coordinate, Schedule and Conduct Instructional Support Team Meetings
Consultation with Teachers, Parents, and Outside Agencies
Safe Crisis Management Responsive Services
Assessment Coordinator
Classroom Guidance Curriculum
Small Group Counseling
School-Wide Bully Prevention
Career Awareness and Preparation
Providing Resources and Referrals
Red Ribbon Week Activities, Lessons, and Pledge
Monthly STAR Students