Counseling
Meet Your School Counselor
Ms. Noel is available to help students at any grade level.
Ms. Noel's Office Hours
- Wednesdays from 8am to 11:15am
- Thursdays & Fridays from 8am to 2:30pm
Walk In Hours
Wednesdays from 8am-9am
To contact Ms. Noel please call (505) 888-1648 ex. 44218 or email her at noel.blair@aps.edu
Meet Your School Behavior Redirector
Ms. Farrah is here to help your student:
- Have a safe calm down space
- Work out problems with their classmates
- Understand their feelings and emotions
- Learn strategies to help them regulate
Ms. Farrah's Office Hours
- Tuesday through Friday from 9:30am - 1:20pm
To contact Ms. Farrah please call (505) 888-1648 ex. 44217 or email her at Farrah.nickerson@aps.edu
What Happens In A School Counselor's Office?
One-on-one, small group, or classroom support in these areas:
Academics:
- Organizational help
- Time management skills
- Support in communicating with teachers
- Parent conferences
Personal/Social Development
- Individual and small-group counseling
- Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
- Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
- Brief counseling for anxiety, depression, family or life changes, big feelings
- Referrals for counseling, other mental health resources
Career Development
- High School exploration/awareness
- College exploration/awareness
- Career exploration/awareness