We are the creative force of our life, and through our own decisions rather than our conditions, if we carefully learn to do certain things, we can accomplish those goals.
-Stephen Covey

As a Middle School Counselor, I will spend about 25-35% of my time teaching the guidance curriculum.  This includes large group or whole class instruction, small group instruction, and even individual counseling.  I will provide instruction for each of the three domains; academic, career, and personal/social within my guidance curriculum.  This is, in my opinion, the most important of all of the standards because this is the standard which requires counselors have direct contact with each student.  I have developed and borrowed a few lessons which I believe will be extremely pertinent to middle school students in their quest to achieve excellence in their education.  Each of the lesson plans attached demonstrate my understanding of the importance of reaching every child. 

As a counselor, I will use my knowledge and understanding of the comprehensive guidance model for school counselors to use creative and developmentally appropriate ways to meet the needs of the students in my case load.  I will also provide system support for the teachers in my building.  Attached are several advocacy projects, both directed toward the teachers and staff as well as the students.  The websites will continue to provide me with information I need to maintain my professional growth.