1. Coffee with the Counselors
Kristin Cabaniss-6th grade
7th grade (A-M)
Andrea Williams-7th grade (N-Z)
8th grade

2. Kristin Cabaniss Grew up in Dallas, Texas
Graduated high school from Lake Highlands High School
Graduated college from Baylor University
Masters in Counseling and in Educational Administration from University of North Texas
30th year in education
18th year in Frisco
14th year as School Counselor
Previously taught Math/Computer Science and Coached volleyball, basketball and track

3. Andrea Williams Grew up in Plano
Graduated high school from Plano East Senior High
Graduated college from University of North Texas
Professional & School Counseling degree from Amberton University
20th year in education
19th year in Frisco
13th year as School Counselor
Previously taught social studies for 2 years & English for 5 years

4. Sally Partin– Campus Instructional Support
Grew up in Huron, Ohio (near Cleveland)
Graduated high school from Huron High School
Graduated college from Southwest Texas State University
Masters in Educational Administration from Lamar University
33rd year in education
6th year in Frisco
8th year as Campus Instructional Support Facilitator
Previously taught 3rd, 4th and 6th grade with an emphasis in Math and Science

5. Janis Bennett– Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC)
Grew up in the Seattle area
Served 4 years in the military – Go, Air Force!
Moved to Texas and graduated with a degree in History from UTD
Masters in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University
Counselor at Clark Middle School for 10 years
3 kids – sophomore at MWU, 8th grader at Clark, 5th grader at Smith
Currently a Crisis Counselor for FISD – Lebanon Trail feeder campuses

6. Fowler Middle School Counseling Department

7. Roles and Functions Counseling
Coordinating programs, student assessments, and school related events
Teaming and Collaboration
Student Advocacy

8. Counseling and Coordination
Large group- guidance planned program activities that help implement academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.
Individual counseling- one-on-one interaction between student and counselor.

9. School Events New Student Breakfasts: August 28th-30th
Power to Change Classroom Meetings
College Week: September 10th-14th
Red Ribbon Week: October 22nd– 26th
Mix-It-Up Day: October 23rd
Career Day – 8th grade: November 15th
Great Kindness Challenge: January 22nd-25th
Diversity Week – February 19th – 22nd
AIM for Success - 6th grade Abstinence Program: March 22nd

10. Teaming and Collaboration
Individual Appointments with students
Individual Academic Counseling
Collaboration with Teachers/Team Meeting Visits

11. Additional Services Falcon Flight Camp—6th Grade Orientation
Academic Achievement Monitoring
Coffee with the Counselors
Scheduling Services
Course Selection for next school year

12. Campus Instructional Support Facilitator
STAAR Coordinator
504 Coordinator
Student Support Team Coordinator
At-Risk Students Coordinator
Data Analysis/Interpretation and Application to Instruction
Exams for Acceleration

13. Helpful Tips for a Successful Year
Morning Madness
Encourage your child to prepare the night before by showering and choosing school clothes and have homework, gym clothes, and lunch money in one place.

14. Planner Use
Encourage your child to use a planner everyday in every class.

15. Home Access Center (HAC)
Stay caught up with what’s going on in all of your child’s classes by using the Home Access Center.
Encourage your child to do the same.
Next Coffee with the Counselors
topic is “Home Access Center & Teacher Websites” on October 24th.

16. Teacher Websites – Encourage students to check websites regularly.
All teachers will have a website providing information about:
Tutoring Times
Lesson Plans
Homework

19. Counseling Contacts
Kristin Cabaniss – 6th grade & 7th grade (A-M) Counselor
Andrea Williams – 7th grade (N-Z) & 8th grade Counselor
Sally Partin – Campus Instructional Support Facilitator
Janis Bennett – Student Assistance Coordinator