As the new Guidance Administrator at Carmenita Middle School, I have a commitment to meet the needs of our student population by providing a comprehensive educational counseling program. One of my goals at Carmenita as the 7th grade counselor is to make the transition from elementary school to middle school as painless as possible.
Adolescence is one of the most fascinating and complex transitions in the life span.
I believe that as teachers and administrators it is our responsibility to shape and guide students towards a productive and successful future. Teaching them the importance of building a solid foundation during their middle school years is our responsibility. As we approach the twenty-first century, the pace of change will accelerate with the pressures on adolescents increasing. As a counselor it is my responsibility to find innovative ways to adapt to the new conditions in order to make sure the basic developmental needs of students are met.