School Counseling
Hello Families!
I am excited to be your school counselor here at Forrest! As the School Counselor, my role is to help ALL students with learning, self-management, and social skills. I am also here to assist your family with any needs. One to two times a month, I teach lessons during resource covering academic, career, and social/emotional topics such as having a growth mindset, handling conflict, practicing coping skills, and connecting learning to future career opportunities.
I also offer individual and small-group counseling. Small group counseling sessions (with parent permission) will focus on friendship/social skills, managing emotions, leadership skills, grief, study skills, and other topics as needed. I can also help you connect with referrals and resources in the community. Please complete the parent referral for school counseling found on this page if your child would benefit from school counseling! I am here for you and your child!
Gifted Services:
I am Forrest’s Gifted Advisor. Gifted students show high achievement capability in intellectual, creative, or artistic areas. If you believe your child would benefit from gifted services, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.
Office Phone: 757-896-7786
Email: jschiedelanderson@hampton.k12.va.us
Vision Statement
The School Counseling Program at Forrest Elementary envisions a future where all students are
lifelong learners who are self-directed and empathic leaders in the community. They use their
strengths, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to engage in challenges and find short
and long-term success.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Forrest Elementary School Counseling Program is to pursue the full potential
of each child by creating a safe, equitable, and accessible environment for maximum learning.
The data-informed school counseling program helps students develop necessary academic,
career, and social/emotional skills that will support lifelong learning by removing any barriers.
