Hello, my name is Amy Watson and my mission at Jenks is to help all students with issues that may be affecting their academics, career, and personal/social interactions. This is my tenth year at Jenks!  Prior to working at Jenks I was classroom teacher.  I have a Bachelors of Education from the University of Dayton and a Masters of Education in School Counseling from Boston University.  

 

At Jenks I help students through: 

* Promoting positive attitudes among students towards self, family, peers and community.
* Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities.
*Developing and delivering classroom guidance lessons that teach skills such as decision making, resolving conflict and respecting others.
* Working with students, parents and school staff to identify learning needs and to design interventions to enhance student success.
* Helping students to recognize and make the best of their abilities.
* Providing support during a personal crisis. 
* Working with students on attendance issues.
* Coordinating referrals to outside agencies.
* Developing student career awareness.
* Helping to create a safe and positive learning experience. 

GROWING UP ISN'T EASY! HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS THAT CAN BE DISCUSSED DURING COUNSELING:
* Making friends
* Liking myself
* Getting along with others
* Parents' divorce
* Studying
* Bullying
* Learning and responsibility
* Death and dying
* Being honest
* Organization
* College/Career Readiness