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Crystal Tejada

Counselor  PK (A-L), 1, 3, 5

832-223-5700

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Nancy Nguyen

Counselor PK (AM-Z), KG, 2, 4

832-223-5700

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What is the role of a school counselor?  

 

My job at Tamarron Elementary is to make sure that all of our students are academically, socially, and emotionally successful at our school.  I work with students, teachers, and parents to facilitate a positive school experience and identify struggling learners.  School Counseling services are delivered in four specific ways:

 

  • School Guidance Curriculum - designing, structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific competencies in all grades PK-5 (personal/social, academic, career) and driven by the needs of the school population​

  • Individual Student Planning - assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)​

  • Responsive Services - meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer mediation, information-providing)​

  • System Support - school-wide program planning and implementation. As well as consulting with other professionals, coordination of various supports for students and families

As a school counselor I directly provide counseling services to students in the following capacities:

 

Individual Counseling

A process where students discuss issues in a safe, positive, and confidential setting (for a limited time, ongoing therapy is not available at school). Topics are based on the needs of the students and may include: feelings, changing families, peer pressure, friends, stress, academics, social skills, academics, bullying, getting along with others, problem-solving, and decision-making.

 

Small Group Counseling

A process where students, sharing similar issues and concerns, work together in a small group environment consisting of about 4-8 peers. The group sessions usually last about 30 minutes and are held for approximately 6-8 weeks. Topics are based on the needs of the students and may include divorce or changing families, grief and loss, friendship and social skills, study skills, conflict resolution, anger management, self-esteem, and stress-management.

 

Classroom Counseling 

A process that includes teaching developmental skills using age-appropriate, classroom-based lessons. Topics may include self-esteem, conflict resolution, study skills, anger management, career awareness, tattling/reporting, friendship/social skills, responsibility, respect, teasing/bullying, feelings, cooperation, goal setting/decision-making, and peer pressure.

The Six Pillars of Character

Each month during the school year, Lamar CISD will recognize one of the Six Pillars of Character as part of the District’s Whole Child Health and Wellness initiative. The Six Pillars of Character are the core ethical values that help instill a positive school climate for students and create a culture of kindness, making schools a safe environment for students to learn.

 

Each month during the 2025 - 2026 school year, Lamar CISD will recognize one of the Six Pillars of Character as part of the District’s Whole Child Health and Wellness initiative. 

The Six Pillars of Character are the core ethical values that help instill a positive school climate for students and create a culture of kindness, making schools a safe environment for students to learn. 
The character traits for 2025 - 2026 are: 

  • Trustworthiness – September 
  • Respect – October 
  • Responsibility – November/December 
  • Fairness – January/February 
  • Caring – March 
  • Citizenship – April/May 

​To learn more about the Six Pillars of Character, visit the Character Counts website. 

Family Support Resources

  • LCISD HOPE Line/Línea de HOPE del Distrito 832-223-4673 24/7 Línea de Apoyo en Crisis/Crisis Line 
  • Mental Health America Finding Help/Apoyo de Salud Mental - Please click link here.
  • National Crisis Text Line/Línea Nacional para apoyo en Crisis en Texto - Please click link here.
  • National Alliance On Mental Illness/Alianza Nacional en Salud Mental – Please click link here.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services/Servicios de salud mental y abuso de sustancias  – Please click link here.
  • 7 Cups Emotional Support/ Soporte Emocional “7 Cups” – Please click link here.
  • Catholic Charities/ Caridad Catolica  - Please click link here.
  • Texana -please click link here Offering services over the phone/ Ofreciendo servicios telefónicos  
    • Sugar Land Office: 281-276-4400 
    • Rosenberg Office: 281-342-6384 
  • Individuals can also call the Crisis Helpline at 1-800-633-5686  

 

Family Support Links

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