Mrs. Wilson is a graduate of Ashville High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Science from Trebecca Nazarene College in Nashville, TN. Her Master's Degree is in Guidance and Counseling from the University of West Georgia. She has served as a counselor at Springville Elementary School and at Ashville Middle School. She is thrilled to be at Ashville Elementary School and is looking forward to many wonderful years.
What is a School Counselor?
A School Counselor is a type of helper in your school. She helps students with things like problem solving, understanding feelings, and making friends!
What Does A School Counselor Do?
Your School Counselor is here for EVERYONE! She is here for every student, every teacher, and every parent who is part of the Ashville Elementary School Community. Her duties are threefold:
Anita Wilson
Phone: (205) 594-2237
Fax: (205) 594-2239
Email: anita.wilson@sccboe.org
Ways Our Counselor Accomplishes the Above:
Working with
Individual Students
Identifying Needs of Students
Promoting Positive Attitudes and Choices
Aiding Teachers and Parents in Helping Students
Assisting In Making Use of Community Resources
Coordinating Efforts with Other School Programs
Coordinating Referrals to Outside
Agencies
Why Would A Student Want to Visit the Counselor?
They Are Getting Picked On and Don't Know What To Do
Their Best Friend Isn't Talking To Them and It's Making Them Sad
They Just Need To Talk to Someone
They Did A Great Job On Tests Or Classwork And Want To Share It With Someone
Some Of Their Friends Have A Problem And They Want Help
Why Would A Parent Want to Visit the Counselor?
A Child Does Not Want To Come To School
They Are Concerned Because The Child Doesn't Seem To Have Any Friends
They Are Getting A Divorce And Want To Know How To Help Their Child Through It
Their Child Gets Frustrated Easily During Homework And They Want To Help