Counselor's Corner
Welcome to the Counselor's Corner! We are so glad you are here! Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Compton are the two counselors at Overhills Elementary. Our Counselor's Corner is a resource for our students and parents to use.
If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email using the OES contact page.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Overhills Elementary Counseling Program is to collaborate with our community and school to decrease barriers to encourage a healthy learning environment, academic success, and promote social/emotional development for all students by providing targeted interventions, proactive guidance, and individualized support. We strive to create a lasting positive impact on each student's school experience, ensuring they remain engaged, motivated, and prepared for educational lifelong learning and growth.
Vision Statement:
The vision of the Overhills Elementary Counseling Program is to produce students who are going to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be successful and achieve personal and academic success. The counselors at Overhills Elementary will create a safe and inclusive space to encourage students to reach their full potential and become strong, resilient, empathetic and proactive members of society. We envision a future where every student transitions from elementary, to middle, to high school, and college equipped with the skills, confidence, and aspirations to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Meet the School Counselors
Mrs. Peterson
2024-2025 Elementary School Counselor of the Year
Degrees & Certifications:
Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Campbell University
Masters Degree in Professional School Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Certifications:
Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Tele-counseling Professional Development
Complex Trauma
Strategic Approach to Suicide Prevention
Central Competency Curriculum for Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response
Human Trafficking Awareness Training
Certified in CPR and First Aid
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Professional School Counselor (PSC)
Mrs. Compton
Newsletter
School Wide
We have school wide opportunities that our students can participate in.
Buddy Backpack
Bullying Prevention
Career Day
Kindness Week
Middle School Transition
Red Ribbon Week
Read Across America Week
Toys for Tots
Thankfulness Challenge
Veteran's Day Parade and Program
During Kindness Week, our students accepted the kindness challenge of demonstrating acts of kindness to their peers.
Referrals & Resources
We have attached links for parents and students to use when they are needing counseling services and community resources.
Student Council
Student Council is made up 12 of our students who are in 4th and 5th Grade!
Student Council members are role models in the building. These students make good choices, work hard in school and set excellent examples for other students. Student Council members strive to make our school fun and inviting. They want to help others and make our school an awesome place to be!
Roles and Responsibilities:
Student Designed T-Shirt
Welcome Team to welcome new students to our school
Veteran's Day Parade and Program
School and Community Service Projects
Donation Drives
Appreciation Weeks
Campus Clean Up
Safety Patrol
The job of a safety patrol is to protect students by enforcing hallway rules on their way to and from the classroom. They also serve as models for younger students, who look up to them. Only students in 4th and 5th grade can serve as a safety patrol.
"You belong here. I believe in YOU. You are the reason I am here. We are in this together."
Heart and Mind Teaching