I work alongside teachers/staff and parents to help students develop into the fullest, brightest versions of themselves. I empower students to become their best selves by teaching skills in the areas of academic, social-emotional, and career readiness. This includes:

• Building a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that serves ALL Mary B. Austin students;
• Classroom counseling lessons focused on learning strategies, self-management skills, and social skills;
• Small group counseling;
• Short-term individual counseling;
• Consultation with parents and teachers;
• Community resource referrals;
• School-wide programming (Red Ribbon Week, Personal Safety, Anti-Bullying, Student honors and recognition, etc.);
• And much more!

• Helping to handle social or emotional concerns you have about your child
• Discussing concerns about your child's academic achievement
• Improving parent-child communication
• Family difficulties or concerns that affect your child at school
• Referrals for community resources
• Understanding the developmental changes of childhood
• Helping your child to be on time and present at school every day
  

Through classroom counseling lessons, small group counseling, and short-term individual counseling, Mrs. Bradford teaches and talks with students about topics such as:

• Time-management and organization
• Friendship
• Setting goals
  
• Teamwork
• Feeling good about yourself
• Making good choices
• Being responsible
• Giving your best effort
• Empathy and kindness
• Managing strong feelings
• Coping skills
• Resilience and perseverance
• Conflict resolution
• And more!

Students may see the school counselor in one of the following ways:

• Self-referral (student asks to speak to the counselor)
• Parent referral
• Administrator, teacher, or other staff referral

Contact Mrs. Bradford by phone or email. We can discuss your concerns over the phone or set up a time to meet at school.