I am originally from Frankfort. I have lived in Bagdad for four years. I have called Heritage home for eight years! I will serve as your school counselor for the third year and am ecstatic for that opportunity. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Kentucky University and my Master's in School Counseling from Campbellsville University.
I love being outside, going on adventures, and trying new things. I have recently started flower farming and have loved every moment (well, minus the weeds). When I am not at school, you can catch me with my nephew Carson, whom I love spending all the time I can with. I also enjoy spending time with my pet pig, Albert Einswine, mY CHOCOLATE lAB, mOOSE AND my kitty Bam Bam.
Services
Services
Provided
Provided
Students receive counseling services through:
- classroom guidance lessons
- small group counseling
- individual Counseling based on
parent/guardian or teacher referral
Ms. Baxter
(502) 829-5242
IF YOU HAVE Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Megan.Baxter@shelby.kyschools.us
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling is a responsive service that meets a student's immediate needs or concerns. In a confidential setting, counseling can help students identify problems and work through causes and solutions in a safe, loving, and confidential environment. Students may request counseling themselves or a parent/guardian, teacher, or other school personnel may also refer a student. What students share during a counseling session is confidential. However, students are informed I must share if:
- Someone hurting them
- They want to hurt someone.
- They want to hurt themselves
Classroom guidance lessons are based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National and Kentucky Common Core Standards. Classroom lessons relate to one of the CASEL competencies - Empathy, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Decision Making. When lessons differ from those listed above, the topic is teacher-requested based on class needs.
Classroom Guidance
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling is available to students in grades K-5 and is based on everyday needs of students. These groups contain a variety of teaching techniques, including read-alouds, videos, art and creativity, games and role-playing, and discussions. Small group topics can include:
Social skills (friendship skills)
anxiety
impulse control
grief and loss
changing families
anger
stress
Written parental permission is mandatory for group counseling.
Outside Resources
Other Information
Professional
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