2. Mr. Law School Counselor J M Odom Elementary School Moultrie, Georgia

3. Meet Mr. Law Working at J M Odom for 5 years Taught Middle School - grades 6-8 Language Arts and Drama Degrees in Social Studies Education, Middle Grades Education, and Guidance and Counseling Back in college for a 6 year degree in Instructional Technology Lives in Adel, Georgia with two dogs and one cat- Simba (a Poodle), Jasmine ( a Cocker Spaniel) and Ariel (the cat) ---Look for picture ahead

4. Pets Ariel (the cat) Simba & Jasmine

5. Meet Ivan and Abigale Ivan is Mr. Law’s 8 year old boy puppet. He visits with Mr. Law in classes to talk about problems. Abigale is Mr. Law’s 9 year old girl puppet. She visits classes to talk to students.

6. What is a School Counselor? A School Counselor is a person that HELPS students solve problems that they may have. A School Counselor listens to and HELPS students when they want to discuss feelings. A School Counselor works with student’s parents, teachers, principals, and other adults to HELP the student learn and be happy and safe. A School Counselor is a FRIEND who HELPS.

7. Students see a School Counselor when they… Have friendship problems. Have trouble at home that hurts at school. Need someone to tell a secret to. (School Counselors Keep Secrets) Need help with study skills. Need help with behavior. Need a warm fuzzy. (This makes you feel happy when you are sad.) Are in class and the counselor comes to teach a lesson. Are sent by parents, teachers or principals to talk and solve a problem. Get an award at an honor’s assembly.

8. The School Counselor talks to Students who are… Happy Sad Afraid Annoyed Hurt Mad How do you feel today?

9. How can I talk to the School Counselor? Tell your teacher that you need to talk to Mr. Law. Tell Mr. Law that you need to make an appointment to see him. Write Mr. Law a note and place it in his box on his office door. Make sure your name and teacher’s name is on it.

10. Your answer is…. Name one way you might be feeling if you want to see Mr. Law. What are the three ways you can talk to Mr. Law about a problem? Who is Simba? Who is Jasmine? Who is Ivan? Who is Abigale? What is the BIG word to describe what a School Counselor does? A School Counselor can help you solve a _______________. True or False? A School Counselor can listen and keep a secret. True or False? A School Counselor can help you with studying. True or False? A School Counselor can help you learn to make friends. True or False? A School Counselor is a friend. True or False? A School Counselor works with teachers, parents and the principals to keep children safe and successful in school. Name one problem that a school counselor may help you with.

11. Remember: Mr. Law Cares about YOU !! Everybody is “THUMBODY” at J.M. Odom Elementary School. SHOW MR. LAW A BIG THUMBS UP WHEN YOU SEE HIM