We had our first counseling session today and had the opportunity to meet our new counselor, Miss Mendenhall. I had heard WONDERFUL things about her but wasn't quite aware of just what we had in store for us until she began her first lesson in my room. She is REMARKABLE. FABULOUS. ENERGETIC. ENGAGING. PASSIONATE. CARING. FRIENDLY. KNOWLEDGEABLE. Simply the most wonderful counselor I have ever had the privilege of working with.
The way she communicated with the students was amazing. She was on their level, literally, she would squat down and get on their level. Her intonation grabbed, and kept, each person's attention. Her sense of true interest in each student had each of them eager to share their passions with her. I was on "break" yet I couldn't disengage myself from her lesson!
She shared about herself, learned about each child, shared the "Get-As" {Get Ahead, Get Along, and Get A Job}, and taught them about various listening styles.
Before she left she taught them a fun song about ways they can listen. The video is posted on our Instagram account. Check it out!
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