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My name is Anita Ruffin-Hawthorn and I am glad you’ve chosen to visit. This is my 23rd year in education and I am honored to have the opportunity to work with Sunrise-McMillian elementary students PreK-5th grade.
Each child in our school is unique, possessing a unique spirit personal worth and dignity. I feel that the goal of education is to maximize each child’s academic and personal potential. Children growing up in today’s world are faced with many common concerns. I think that all students benefit from assistance in the normal developmental tasks of childhood and that these can be most effectively addressed through a comprehensive developmental guidance program which is an integral part of the overall school curriculum.
An Elementary Counselor:
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teaches and implements the guidance curriculum to all students
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guides small groups
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supports individual families during crisis
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serves as a professional resource to consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding special concerns and needs of students
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connects families with community resources
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evaluates and revises the school guidance and counseling program
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participates in professional development |