I have been a school psychologist/counselor since1981, and at Laurin since 1993. I have a master's degree in counseling. I approach counseling with the philosophy that helping individuals feel capable ("I can do something!"), feel significant ("I feel important in the scheme of things"), and feel influencial ("I can make things happen and I'm not a victim"). In addition to performing regular school psychologist functions, I also teach an eighth grade elective: Peer Helpers, where Laurin students work in classrooms at Glenwood Heights Primary school, as well a provide parent education classes.