Counselors:

Anne Stuart Henry, M.Ed. and Erica Jefferson, M.Ed.

School: J.W. Alvey Elementary School

School Phone Number: 571-261-2556

School Fax Number: 571-261-2557

About the Counselors

Anne Henry received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Education (dual concentration) from the College of William and Mary. She received her Master of Education degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. Before becoming a school counselor, she worked as a classroom teacher for 5 years. Her counseling center is located in Room 122, otherwise known as Ms. Henry's Tropical Retreat.

Erica Jefferson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from George Mason University. She received her Masters degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Master of Education degree in School Counseling from the University of West Alabama. Before becoming a school counselor, she was a school social worker for 8 years. She will be at Alvey three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday), and works at Bennett Elementary for the rest of the week. Her office is located in Room 172, otherwise known as Mrs. Jefferson's Garden Oasis.

Mission of the Department

The J.W.AlveyElementary School Counseling Program strives to engage the diverse community of learners (students, parents, teachers) in equitable, proactive solutions that enable all students to achieve individualized personal/social, career, and academic goals necessary to become successful, productive citizens throughout life.

adapted from the Prince William County K-12 Counseling Curriculum Mission Statement

approved by the 2009-2010 Alvey Counseling Advisory Committee

Philosophy Statement

The professional school counselors serving J.W.AlveySchool believe:

• All students can achieve and deserve equitable access to resources and a rigorous curriculum.

• The dignity, culture, and social/emotional needs of all students are respected and valued.

• The school counselors will use data to continuously improve the school counseling program and to deliver services.

• The school counselors will proactively act as advocates for the community of learners.

• The school counselors will collaborate with families, staff, and community resources to assist with student development and continuous student achievement.

• The school counselors will work with staff, families, and students to annually audit and evaluate the counseling program, in order to provide quality service.

• The school counselors will abide by ASCA’s professional school counseling standards and ethics.

adapted from the Bull Run Middle School Counseling Department Philosophy statement and the Virginia Professional School Counseling Program Manual by C. Kaffenberger, T. Davis, S. Gilchrist-Banks, & T. Grothaus. VSCA: 2008

approved by the 2009-2010 Alvey Counseling Advisory Committee