Anita M. Green M.Ed. - Harvey Brown's School Counselor

Dear Harvey Brown families,

Welcome back to a new school year!!! We are so excited to be able to have all of our students in the school building.  My position as your school counselor is to ensure that all of our Harvey Brown students' social, emotional, academic and future career needs are enhanced through a variety of activities and services provided throughout the school year. Guidance and counseling is both preventative and proactive and is designed to reach out to all students through four delivery systems:  guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support. I teach guidance lessons, facilitate small group counseling, provide individual counseling and I consult with family and staff. My goal is to assist students in decision making, goal-setting, problem solving, interpersonal effectiveness, responsible behavior, cross-cultural effectiveness, self- confidence, character development and communication skills. All of these skills are necessary to develop economic productivity, responsible citizenship, effective living and an overall enjoyment of life.

My greatest achievement and accomplishment and the loves of my life are my 23-year-old twin sons, Alan and Aaron; both college graduates living their best lives.

I am here for you and your children.

 Kindest Regards,

Mrs. Anita M. Green M.Ed.

Counseling Department Mission Statement

 It is the mission of the School Counseling Program of Harvey Brown Elementary School to recognize and respect the unique qualities of each student and guide all students toward academic, personal, social, and career success. By collaborating with other educators, the families of students, and members of the community, using a comprehensive guidance program, maintaining high expectations for all students, and addressing barriers to learning we aim to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and attitude to become effective learners and productive members of their communities. 

Counseling Department Philosophy

 The School Counselor at Harvey Brown Believes:

· All students can achieve with proper support, care, and guidance.

· Every student should have an opportunity to achieve academic success regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender, physical abilities, religious views, or socioeconomic status.

· All students have the right to participate in the school counseling program.

· All students’ developmental abilities and multi-intelligences should
be considered in planning and implementing the school counseling program. 

· All students should be instructed with a holistic (mind/body connection)
approach in providing counseling services.