Counselor's Corner

 Your Child’s School Counselor

     My name is Mrs. Shelia Daniel and I am very happy to be the school counselor at Auburn Early Education Center.  My family and I have lived in Auburn for fifteen years, but I am a native of Opelika.    I have four children of my own and two chocolate labs.  I love to spend time with my family, and in my spare time, I love to travel.

Education and Experience

     I earned my Bachelor’s degree at Auburn University in Elementary Education and my Master’s degree at Troy State University in School Counseling and Guidance.  I taught at Ogletree Elementary for seven of my twelve years of teaching before becoming a counselor.  This is my sixth year as counselor at Auburn Early Education Center.

Services

     I will provide AEEC with classroom guidance lessons and small group sessions on a variety of topics ranging from good citizenship, academic success, and career awareness to decision-making skills and understanding differences.  In addition to regular classroom guidance and small groups, I will provide students with individual counseling.  I will work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop intervention strategies, classroom modifications, and action plans to help students be successful emotionally, socially, and academically.  I will work closely with community agencies to assist students and their families with special needs.

Referrals

     Parents and teachers may refer students for counseling services at school by contacting me.  Parents are always welcome to come by, call (887-4953), or e-mail (sdaniel@auburnschools.org).  Students may also tell their teachers that they would like to see me. 

Confidentiality

     School counselors are held to the same, strict confidentiality standards as other professional counselors.  Issues shared in a student and/or parent counseling session will remain confidential except for the following three cases: 

·         Students or parents threaten to hurt themselves.

·         Student or parent threatens to hurt someone else.

·         Student or parent reports being hurt or threatened by someone.

     If you have any questions or would like to meet me, please call or come by AEEC.  I look forward to getting to know you and your child!

Shelia Daniel

AEEC Counselor

334.887.4953 or 334.887.4950

334.887.2139 (fax)

sdaniel@auburnschools.org