Counselor's Corner

Meet Your School Counselor

Elizabeth Power is a full-time professional school counselor at North Todd Elementary. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Murray State University and a Master's Degree in School Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. Additionally, she obtained her Educational Specialist Degree in School Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. 

Mrs. Power has a passion for teaching children academic, social/emotional and career development skills that will help them become caring, productive, confident contributors to their world. 

Mrs. Power serves ALL children grades K-5 through a Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Students receive counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling and individual counseling based on parent/guardian or teacher referral. 

Mrs. Power's normal working hours are 7:15 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday. Parents/guardians are welcome to call or email for an appointment!

Email: [email protected]

Work phone: 270-265-4460 ext. 2507

Classroom Guidance

Classroom guidance lessons are presented to all students at North Todd Elementary. The goal of these lessons is academic achievement and success for all students. The lessons encompass academic, college and career readiness, and social/emotional content. The lessons are based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards, Kentucky Common Core Content and Indicators for the School Counseling Program. Lessons occur monthly as part of the specials rotation. 

 Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is a component of the comprehensive school counseling program. Individual counseling provides supports for students, during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change, or other situations impeding student success. It is appropriate for this type of counseling to be short-term. Counseling can help students identify problems, causes, alternative and possible consequences so they can develop appropriate coping skills to take responsible action. Counseling is offered throughout the school year to students in a confidential setting. Parents/guardians, teachers, or other school personnel may refer a student for counseling. Counseling is not recorded in a child's cumulative folder as what they share during a counseling session is confidential. However, if the child appears to be in imminent danger, it is the counselor's responsibility to report to the proper authorities. 

Small Group Counseling

 Small group counseling is one of the direct services available as part of the comprehensive school counseling program. Small group counseling is available to students in grades K-5. Friendship and/or social skills groups are offered at all grade levels. Other group topics include study skills (attention and organization), handling difficult emotions (anxiety/grief/anger/stress), impulse control, grief/loss and changing families. Counseling is offered in a small group for students expressing difficulties dealing with relationships, personal concerns, or normal developmental tasks. Depending on the topic, a variety of techniques and materials are used, including books, short videos, art materials, role play, games, and suggestions for practice between sessions. Written parental permission is obtained for group counseling.

Consultation and Collaboration

 The school counselor consults and collaborates with parents/guardians, school staff, and community agencies, regarding strategies and services to help students and families. Parents are invited to make an appointment with the counselor via email or by calling the school.