Welcome

Welcome!

My name is Kara Smith, and I am the school counselor for Roy Waldron Annex. I am originally from Georgia, where I got my Undergraduate Degree in Sociology. I moved to Tennessee to pursue my Education Specialist Degree in School Counseling, which I graduated with in December 2021. It has been a passion of mine for years to help guide and advocate for children, and I am so glad to be doing it here at this school.

In my free time, I enjoy being at the lake, rock climbing, running, napping, reading, and snuggling with my cat, Zion.

I am here for you and your student, so please don't hesitate to reach out at any time.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 615-904-6735 x 24550

What is the school counselor's role?

School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.

School Counselors help ALL students:

Apply academic achievement strategies
Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)

School counselor duties include providing:

Individual student academic planning and goal setting
Classroom lessons based on student success standards
Short-term counseling to students
Referrals for long-term support
Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
Advocacy for students at various student-focused meetings
Data analysis to identify student needs and challenges
Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students

(source: The American School Counselor Association, “The Role of the School Counselor”, www.schoolcounselor.org)

We are a proud partner of Nashville Diaper Connection! We can help provide diapers if this is a need in your family. Please email the school counselor to sign up: [email protected]

You may also get more info online at NashvilleDiaperConnection.org

Name: Karalee Smith
Position: Guidance
Email: smithkar@rcschools.net