School Counseling

Steuart Weller's School Counseling Program is designed to help students in academic, career and personal/social development.  These three domains focus on the following objectives:

  • Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of secondary school.

  • Students will investigate the world of work in order in order to make informed career decisions.

  • Students will acquire an understanding of, and respect for, self and others, and the skills to be responsible.  

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Mission Statement

Steuart Weller's School Counseling Program provides a comprehensive, developmental, and preventative curriculum to address and promote the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students.  Counselors work with students, parents, staff, and administration to help students achieve in school and be prepared to lead fulfilling lives as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.  

Vision Statement

Steuart Weller's School Counseling Program envisions all students as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.  Supported by a developmental and comprehensive counseling program, our vision is for students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers who develop their own strengths while appreciating the diversity of others and achieving success in an ever-changing society.

Beliefs Statement

We believe that all children can become critical thinkers, problem solving, and responsible citizens.

Classroom Lessons

Every child in kindergarten through fifth grade receives lessons taught by a school counselor. Lessons are taught on various topics including, but not limited to, friendship, conflict resolution, bully prevention, teamwork, problem solving, study skills, cooperation, social emotional learning, and career exploration. Lessons are taught every 2 weeks throughout the school year.

Meet the Counselors

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Ms. Brenda Jochems

Counselor, Grades K, 2, 4 for School Year 2025-2026

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Phone: 571-252-2360

Degrees and Certifications:

B. A. Elementary Education

M.Ed. School Counseling

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Ms. Olivia McKelley

Counselor, Grades 1, 3, 5 for School Year 2025-2026

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Phone: 571-252-2360

Degrees and Certifications:

B. A. Communication Science

M.Ed. School Counseling