Welcome the Bell Counseling website!  My name is Sara Hay, your school counselor at A.G. Bell.  I am excited to have this opportunity to work with your children.  If you would like to get in touch with me regarding your child, you can either reach me by calling the school office or email me at shay@lwsd.org.

As the counselor at A.G. Bell Elementary, I am here as an advocate for your students.  Each day I work to support the social/emotional growth and learning of your children at Bell.  My goal is to help the students of Bell grow into independent individuals/students.

One way your students may spend time with me is in their classrooms, where I will be teaching guidance lessons.  These lessons cover topics such as problem solving, making friends, communication skills, making smart choices, or goal setting.  In addition to teaching guidance lessons, your students may visit me for small group counseling or limited individual sessions.  Small group counseling often cover ideas on how to deal with friendship issue, self-control, anger, or dealing with life changing situations such as family changes or loss.  Individual sessions are limited and only done if it is requested by students, teachers, or parents.   Due to all the other tasks I take on as a school counselor, I unable to provide extensive, on-going therapy session.  However, if you want your child to receive ongoing therapy, I can provide you with community-based referral resources.

On the Bell Counseling Website, you will find more information on the services offered to your child by the counseling program.  In addition, I will provide monthly tips to help your child succeed in school.