ALL ABOUT ME
My name is Stephanie White. I am excited to start my second year at Barton Hills Elementary. I look forward to getting to know even more of the students, parents, and staff. Before starting at BHS I was in graduate school at Texas State University getting my Master's degree in Counseling. I also taught 4th grade for eight years at Palm Elementary, in Austin, with Mr. Tabone, Mrs. Geltemeyer, and Mr. Treanor.
I have a Master's of Education with a concentration in Elementary Education as well as Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Psychology and Chemistry. Both of these degrees were earned at Southwest Texas State University. I am also working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
I was born in Austin, Texas, and I have lived here for most of my life. I had the opportunity to live in Boston for two years while my husband finished dental school. It was way too cold up there, in the winter, and I was eager to get back to Texas. While in Boston though, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend several Boston Red Sox games. I still love the team even when they are in last place! You will often see me in Red Sox clothing in the fall.
Currently, I live with my husband Derrek, son William, two miniature schnauzers, and three cats. My favorite things to do, not related to school, are traveling and reading a variety of books. I discovered that you can learn so much about other cultures and customs through both of these endeavors.
I believe that elementary school is a critical time when students begin to develop their academic and emotional self-concepts. It is also at this time when they begin to develop attitudes toward their peers, self, school, parents, and social groups. Because of my background in the mental health and educational fields, I believe that I have a unique opportunity to influence students’ lives. As a school counselor, I am able to provide education, prevention, and intervention services to help children succeed academically, personally, and socially.
I also believe that children are social beings that have a need to belong and find their place in society. Their success in life depends on their ability to successfully develop relationships with others. I strongly believe that social/emotional education is the key to their success in life academically and socially.
As a school counselor, I will follow the ASCA National Model and implement a comprehensive guidance program which will focus on meeting the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all the students at my school. I will work in cooperation with administration, teachers, parents, and other counselors to insure each child reaches his or her fullest potential.
My name is Stephanie White. I am excited to start my second year at Barton Hills Elementary. I look forward to getting to know even more of the students, parents, and staff. Before starting at BHS I was in graduate school at Texas State University getting my Master's degree in Counseling. I also taught 4th grade for eight years at Palm Elementary, in Austin, with Mr. Tabone, Mrs. Geltemeyer, and Mr. Treanor.
I have a Master's of Education with a concentration in Elementary Education as well as Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Psychology and Chemistry. Both of these degrees were earned at Southwest Texas State University. I am also working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
I was born in Austin, Texas, and I have lived here for most of my life. I had the opportunity to live in Boston for two years while my husband finished dental school. It was way too cold up there, in the winter, and I was eager to get back to Texas. While in Boston though, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend several Boston Red Sox games. I still love the team even when they are in last place! You will often see me in Red Sox clothing in the fall.
Currently, I live with my husband Derrek, son William, two miniature schnauzers, and three cats. My favorite things to do, not related to school, are traveling and reading a variety of books. I discovered that you can learn so much about other cultures and customs through both of these endeavors.
I believe that elementary school is a critical time when students begin to develop their academic and emotional self-concepts. It is also at this time when they begin to develop attitudes toward their peers, self, school, parents, and social groups. Because of my background in the mental health and educational fields, I believe that I have a unique opportunity to influence students’ lives. As a school counselor, I am able to provide education, prevention, and intervention services to help children succeed academically, personally, and socially.
I also believe that children are social beings that have a need to belong and find their place in society. Their success in life depends on their ability to successfully develop relationships with others. I strongly believe that social/emotional education is the key to their success in life academically and socially.
As a school counselor, I will follow the ASCA National Model and implement a comprehensive guidance program which will focus on meeting the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all the students at my school. I will work in cooperation with administration, teachers, parents, and other counselors to insure each child reaches his or her fullest potential.