Mrs. Williams has worked for Wake County Schools for 8 years. She was a CCR teacher at Martin Middle School before beginning her career as a counselor. She was a counselor at Vance Elementary before joining the Carver Elementary school staff 3 years ago.
Mrs. Williams is a native of Brooklyn, New Yorker where she received her undergraduate degree in Child Psychology from Bernard M. Baruch College in New York City, and a graduate degree in School Counseling at North Carolina Central University, Durham.
Mrs. Williams is married and a mother of 3 wonderful children. When not at work Mrs. Williams enjoys attending church where she sings in the choir, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family.
Counselor’s Role
The role of the school counselor is to plan, coordinate and delivery a school wide counseling program that will improve student achievement and enhances the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. The school counselor works closely with parents, teachers, and administrators to promote student success. The school counseling program is delivered through the following services:
Individual Counseling
A confidential, one-on-one helping relationship with a student having educational, personal, behavioral or social difficulties. Students requiring long-term counseling may be referred to practitioners outside the school. Parents, teachers and administrators can refer students to the counselor. Students may self refer by filling out a Counselor gram form available in every classroom.
Small Group Counseling
Three to eight students having similar concerns work together with a counselor to explore and resolve issues. A few examples of group counseling topics include handling divorce, dealing with stress, conflict resolution, developing healthy friendships, and coping with grief and loss. Grouping counseling sessions usually last for 6 –8 weeks.
Classroom Guidance
Classroom guidance lessons will occur on all grade levels. Topics will be based on issues related to effective education.
Contact Information
You may contact Mrs. Williams at (919) 365-2720 or by email at lmwilliams@wcpss.net to discuss your childs needs.
Character Education
We strive to promote positive character in our student. Through character trait guidance’s lessons taught by the counselor and integrated in lessons by each teacher. Carver’s school community works hard to instill good character in our students thus creating caring capable citizens. We focus on Wake County Public School system’s 8 character traits. See WCPSS monthly character trait schedule below:
CHARACTER TRAITS
Wake County Public School System
September - Responsibility
Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your own actions. Being committed to active involvement in your community.
October - Respect
Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for self, for property, and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.
November - Courage
Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don’t; the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile.
December - Kindness
Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship, and generosity. Treating others as you would like to be treated
January - Self-Discipline
Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and refraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses and desires. Choosing abstinence from premarital sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances and behaviors. Doing your best in all situations.
February - Integrity
Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things. Acting justly and honorably.
March - Perseverance
Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulties, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, or failures.
April - Good Judgment
Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Thinking through the consequences of your actions. Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense.
Carver’ Character Kids Program
Each month teachers choose (1) ONE students in their classroom who exhibit the character trait of the month. Students are awarded a certificate monthly on the school morning news show WCAR. Each quarter students and their parent are invited to a reception in honor of their accomplishment. The student’s names also appear in the local newspaper Total Connection. Student’s picture will be taken displayed on the bulletin board across from the main office for everyone to see.
Character Program Extra’s:
*Check out monthly character corner display in the
Media Center for books on the character trait of the month.
*Weekly character trait tips (Friday) on WCAR
*Monthly character education newsletter
Monthly Character Education Newsletter
Building Kids with Character
The character trait for the month of April: GOOD JUDGMENT
GOOD JUDGMENT is choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Thinking through consequences of your actions and basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense.
TIPS FOR KIDS
Think about the result before you act
Don’t do something just to be part of the group
Do what HAS to be done first
Learn from your mistakes
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Help your child understand cause and effect
Encourage your child to be an individual
Assist your child in setting priorities
Let your child make mistakes
RECOMMENDED READING
Read one or more of the following books to or with your child. Discuss how GOOD JUDGEMENT is involved.
Grades K – 2
Strega Nona : an old tale – De Paola
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge - Fox
Sam, Bangs and Moonshine - Ness
A Chair for My Mother - Williams
Grades 3 - 5
Jamaica Tag – Along - Havill
Angelina and the Princess - Holabird
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Dahl
Where the Lilies Bloom - Cleaver
Quotable Quotes about Good Judgment:
An expert is someone who has succeeded in making decisions and judgments simpler through knowing what to pay attention to and what to ignore.” -Edward de Bono
“Do not condemn the judgment of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.” –Dandemis
“Enthusiasm for a cause sometimes warps judgment.” -William Howard Taft
“Make your judgment trustworthy by trusting it.” -Grenville Kleiser
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