7-12 School Counseling
School Counselor
I am proud to serve as the 7–12 School Counselor. I hold a Master’s degree in Professional School Counseling and am passionate about guiding students through the critical middle and high school years.
Adolescence is a time of tremendous growth, challenge, and opportunity. During these years, students are not only working toward graduation, but also developing identity, resilience, independence, and a vision for their future. My role is to provide intentional support that empowers students academically, socially, and emotionally while helping them build a meaningful plan for life beyond high school.
As the 7–12 School Counselor, I provide:
- Academic Planning & Graduation Guidance – Course selection, credit monitoring, and individualized academic support.
- College, Career, & Postsecondary Readiness – Career exploration, applications, scholarships, financial aid guidance, and future planning.
- Individual Counseling – Personalized support for academic concerns, social challenges, and personal growth.
- Social-Emotional Development – Classroom instruction and skill-building focused on resilience, coping strategies, and decision making.
- Crisis Response & Family Collaboration – Immediate support during difficult situations and partnership with families to connect students to additional resources when needed.
I look forward to working alongside students, families, and staff to ensure every student graduates prepared and confident in their next steps.
Information & Resources
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Community & Student Support Resources List
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline If you need help & don’t know who to talk to: call or text 988
Iowa Department of Health & Human Services
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The Silver Cord Program recognizes students who demonstrate a strong commitment to service by completing 100 hours of volunteer work during their four years of high school. This program encourages students to engage in meaningful service that directly supports individuals, organizations, and community initiatives in need.
Silver Cord hours must address a clearly defined community need and be completed through a non‑profit (501c3) organization or an approved community agency, charity, church, civic group, or public service event. To maintain the integrity of the program, students may not be paid, receive academic credit, or earn hours during their regular school day.
Examples of service not eligible for Silver Cord hours include:
- School‑related activities such as selling merchandise, homecoming events, music or athletic practices
- Work or babysitting for family members
- Participation in self‑improvement workshops, camps, or clinics
- Any activity that is part of an academic requirement, disciplinary requirement, or court‑ordered service
- Activities completed as part of a BK club, activity, or course
Students are encouraged to explore volunteer opportunities that strengthen the community, support local organizations, and reflect their personal interests and values. Seniors who complete the required 100 hours will be honored at the Senior Recognition Assembly and will proudly wear a silver graduation cord as a symbol of their dedication to service. Silver Cord hours are documented electronically and can be submitted here.
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Bronco Pride is a dedicated advisory period built into the schedule twice each week to ensure every student at Belmond‑Klemme has a consistent, caring adult mentor and a supportive small‑group community. Each advisory group includes no more than 12 students, allowing for meaningful relationships, individualized attention, and ongoing guidance throughout the school year.
Every month, Bronco Pride groups engage in structured lessons and activities aligned with the Iowa Core’s Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards and Employability Skills Standards. These lessons are designed to help students strengthen essential life skills, deepen self‑awareness, and develop habits that support both their academic success and overall well‑being.
For example, in September the emphasis shifted to the SEL standard of Self‑Management. Students explored healthy ways to manage stress, practiced emotional regulation strategies, and learned techniques to support their mental and emotional balance.
During November, students focused on Employability Skills such as collaboration, accountability, and ethical behavior. Activities included reading and discussing articles, learning strategies for organization and time management, monitoring academic progress, and teaming up to complete community service projects.
Whenever possible, students remain in the same Bronco Pride group throughout their years at Belmond‑Klemme. This continuity fosters trusting relationships with both peers and their adult advisor, creating a strong, dependable support system they can turn to for encouragement, mentorship, and assistance.