Barbara Orpineda’s Counseling
Qualifications:
I earned my Master’s degree (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from Lamar University, Beaumont (2014). Also, I received my Bachelor’s degree (2004) in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University in College Station, Tx. Prior to becoming the Arp Elementary counselor, I taught seventh grade math for four years prior. I am a member of the Texas Counselors Association and American School Counseling Association.
Counseling Philosophy:
My personally counseling philosophy is based on the multifaceted human beings that children truly are and appreciating their individual needs. I believe, through finding what drives a student, counselors provide a gateway to enhance a child’s self-esteem in such a way they do not dwell on the past rather apply their positive and/or negative experience(s) to moving forward.
Role(s) of a School Counselor:
Academic success should be a possibility for every student regardless of disability, economic status, and/or cultural background. According to standard 13 in ASCA’s National Model, “the professional school counselor is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and a systems change agent” (ASCA, 2005, p. 65). Often, counselors must be the voice that our students cannot be. Counselors serving as advocates should be competent in their skills including student empowerment, community collaboration, public information, systems advocacy, student advocacy, and social/political advocacy.
Reference: American School Counselor Association (2005). The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, Second Edition, Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association
I earned my Master’s degree (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from Lamar University, Beaumont (2014). Also, I received my Bachelor’s degree (2004) in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University in College Station, Tx. Prior to becoming the Arp Elementary counselor, I taught seventh grade math for four years prior. I am a member of the Texas Counselors Association and American School Counseling Association.
Counseling Philosophy:
My personally counseling philosophy is based on the multifaceted human beings that children truly are and appreciating their individual needs. I believe, through finding what drives a student, counselors provide a gateway to enhance a child’s self-esteem in such a way they do not dwell on the past rather apply their positive and/or negative experience(s) to moving forward.
Role(s) of a School Counselor:
Academic success should be a possibility for every student regardless of disability, economic status, and/or cultural background. According to standard 13 in ASCA’s National Model, “the professional school counselor is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and a systems change agent” (ASCA, 2005, p. 65). Often, counselors must be the voice that our students cannot be. Counselors serving as advocates should be competent in their skills including student empowerment, community collaboration, public information, systems advocacy, student advocacy, and social/political advocacy.
Reference: American School Counselor Association (2005). The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, Second Edition, Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association