Ms. Riley's Role as a School Counelor

Welcome to my website! My name is Ms. Riley and I will be your child's School Counselor throughout middle school. Some of my duties as a counselor include: advocating for students, promoting students' academic and personal/social development, and collaborating with other educators, administrators, parent/guardian(s), and community members.

There are a number of reasons why a student may visit my office. Some of the most common reasons include: personal issues, family issues, issues with friends, academic help and support, issues with teachers, scheduling questions, or just to check-in and say "Hello."

My goal is to keep students in class as much as possible, but sometimes students may be in the counseling office for periods of time that conflict with their classes. I encourage students see me during a scheduled study hall or a special area class but will allow them to seem me during a core academic class with teacher permission. Students are responsible for making up work missed.

Trust is an essential component in building a healthy, successful counseling relationship. In most situations, conversations between students and myself will be kept private. However, I am mandated to report abuse or threats of harm to self/others to the building principal and/or Children and Youth Services. If I am concerned about a student's wellbeing or academic progress, I will contact a parent/guardian.

Please contact me anytime with questions or concerns.