Hi everyone! Welcome to the Jesse Boyd Elementary Guidance & Counseling website. My name is Tricia Pressley and I am in my 12th year as the school counselor at Jesse Boyd. I feel honored to be able to work with such a wonderful group of young people each day, and look forward to many more years of growing and changing as we work toward our goal of becoming an International Baccalaureate accredited school.
As a school counselor, my main goal is to assist students in achieving their maximum personal development, both as individuals and learners. Guidance and counseling, as described in more detail below, are essential components of the educational process, helping students to recognize their needs and abilities, and helping them to develop strategies to realize their full potential. Various activities, interventions, and services assist with this. The primary role of the guidance counselor is to implement a developmental guidance program that will help all students acquire skills in the educational, social, and vocational areas necessary for living in a global society. Guidance counselors act as student advocates and work closely with other educators, parents and community members to provide opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary to lead productive, fulfilling lives.