My name is Alyssa Hoobler and I work in the Cohen Elementary as the School Counselor. I am very excited to work with you and your students! If you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year in which I may support your child, please do not hesitate to contact me.

If you're unsure about what a counselor does, here are some highlights.

What does a School Counselor do?
I can help with:

• Social Skills and Friendship/Peer Issues

• Goal setting and decision making

• Individual and small group counseling

• Communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution

• Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School

• Personal Problems

• Crisis Situations

• Connecting to other resources

• Referrals to community mental health counseling

How does my child get to see the counselor?

• Teacher, parent, principal, dean, or student request

• Parents/Guardians - feel free to call (734-7132) or email me kmcnamara@gstboces.org

When does my child need to see the counselor?

• To share good news....

• When having problems with a friend, home, etc. that may be difficult to cope with

• When a problem is making it hard to focus in the classroom

• Academic questions or concerns