Student Counseling Department
Meet Mrs. Cady
My name is Eva Cady and I am the Elementary School Counselor here at Hamilton Elementary School. I received my Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Mansfield University. I then moved east to attend The University of Scranton where I received my Masters Degree in Elementary School Counseling. This is my 18th year of service as a school counselor at Hamilton Elementary! I live in the Scranton Area and enjoy spending time with my husband and my two children.
Being a school counselor is my passion and everyday I feel thankful to have the opportunity to work with your children at such an amazing school!
A few components of my school counseling program help lay the foundation while working closely with other faculty, parents, community and students. My role is to work with students to help them achieve their full potential in the areas of personal, academic, and social development. The knowledge gained in these areas at the elementary level creates a groundwork for future success. I work with students by classroom guidance lessons (Second Step Social Emotional Learning Program), small groups (special topics: grief, social skills, self-regulation, etc.), and students may also see me individually. I also work with third and fourth grade students in our online career program, Smart Futures. In this program, students begin building their career portfolio, which they will continue to build on throughout their time here at Stroudsburg Area School District.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me. Currently I can be reached by phone at 570-992-4960 or by email ECADY@SBURG.ORG.
Sincerely,
Eva L. Cady, M.S., NCSC
An Elementary School Counselor Helps:
Children:
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Understand and accept themselves and others better.
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Cope with family changes.
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Develop decision-making and problem solving skills.
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Feel safe at school.
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Learn to handle strong emotions, such as anger, sadness, etc.
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Learn conflict resolution skills.
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Use positive character traits to assist them in daily living.
Teachers and Administrators:
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Create a positive learning environment.
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Provide families with community agency information if needed/desired.
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Develop community partnerships to enhance student development.
Parents/Guardians:
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Understand their children’s emotions, behaviors, and learning styles.
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Assist parents in meeting their children’s needs.
An Elementary School Counselor Provides
Non-Intensive Counseling for Children:
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In classroom lessons.
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In individual/informal sessions.
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In small group activities and lessons.
Consultation With:
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Parents
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Teachers
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School Psychologists
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Social Workers
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Medical Professionals
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Community Health Workers
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Agencies
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Other School Counselors
Coordination:
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Of meetings between school and home.
Collaboration:
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Between parents and outside agencies in securing referral and follow-up services to children.
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As a team member in the school community.
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As a liaison between school and home.
An Elementary School Counselor Helps in Many Situations:
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A student with changing family dynamics (divorce, illness, death, etc).
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A student is new to school and is having trouble making friends.
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A student who needs to build self-confidence and self-esteem.
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A student who is struggling to adjust to new school/home environment.
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A student who struggles to make healthy and safe choices.
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A student who is dealing with a traumatic event that occurred in their life.
A Student May See Their School Counselor By:
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Self-referral/Dropping in
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Appointment made by counselor
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Parent referral
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Administrative referral
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Teacher or other staff referral
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Telling their teacher they need to see the counselor
A Parent May Contact the School Counselor For:
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Concerns over student achievement.
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Family health problems.
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Discussing the special needs of their child.
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Early discussion and identification of potential student crisis
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Family difficulties and concerns.
PARENTS MAY CALL THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR AT
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AT ANY TIME AT (570)-992-4960