Meet Your School Counselor Mrs. Shanklin
Education 2003 Graduate of Stillman College Harte Honors College Earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English Language Arts 2010 Graduate of University of West Alabama’s School of Graduate Studies Earned a Master of Arts in Teaching English Language Arts 2016 Earned a Master’s of Education in School Counseling Education
I married my high school sweetheart Family I married my high school sweetheart
Career Began teaching English in 2006 at Greensboro High School in Hale County Came to Sipsey Valley in 2010 Taught 10th and 12th grade English for years then 12th grade English and some electives for the next four years Became the high school counselor in August 2016
So, what exactly Does a School Counselor Do?
The School Counselor’s Role Assist with course planning Aid in planning for life beyond high school Help with study skills Aid with social and emotional issues that prevent learning Explain standardized tests results Provide large group, small group and individual brief solution-focused counseling