School Counselor

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    The mission of the BASD school counselors is to help students succeed academically, socially and emotionally in school and community.
     
    Boyertown Elementary School Counseling
     
    Erin Nester
    (610)473-5118
    enester@boyertownasd.org 

    As an elementary school counselor, my goal is to help children succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Parents are always welcome to contact me for questions on developmental issues related to their children.

    Browse this site to learn more about the counseling services offered at Boyertown Elementary School.  You will also find links to other websites that may be helpful to you.

    The school counselors of Boyertown Area School District believe:

    1. All students have innate talents and abilities.
    2. All students can achieve and deserve high quality educational opportunities to maximize their potential for achievement.
    3. All students deserve a nurturing environment which promotes learning and a sense of community.
    4. A safe, respectful and effective learning experience can be enhanced by involving parents, guardians, staff and community who play a vital role in the success of our students.
    5. School Counselors provide leadership in educational reform in our rapidly changing society.

    The Boyertown Area School District school counseling program should:

    1. Develop strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
    2. Provide state-certified, master’s-degree-level school counselors functioning within the American School Counselor Association model.
    3. Integrate counseling program components into academic areas.
    4. Utilize evidence-based practices.

    All counselors of Boyertown Area School District:

    1. Advocate for students to promote their academic, career, personal, and
      social development.
    2. Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the
      American School Counselor Association.
    3. Will maintain a quality school counseling program by participating in current & relevant professional development as supported by Boyertown Area School District.
    4. Serve as resources to all members of the school community.
    5. Promote school and community relationships.