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)
