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3rd Grade School Counselor

Hello!  My name is Kristen Gilliland.  I provide school counseling services at East Woods Intermediate School.  I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Akron.  I taught sixth grade at Hudson Middle School for eight years before becoming a school counselor at Hudson Elementary.  I live in Tallmadge with my husband, Mick.  We have three children; Ian, Aidan, and Ellie.
 
I approach my interaction with students with the mantra of one of my favorite authors, Ross Greene,  "kids do well if they can".   I work with students, parents, and school team members supporting students to develop the skills they need to do well!
 
I have the privilege of teaching regularly in all of the classrooms, addressing topics such as celebrating differences, responsibility, problem solving, respect, dealing with peer pressure, and self regulation.  Principles from The Leader in Me, Zones of Regulation, and Social Thinking are embedded in classroom school counseling lessons as well as the culture created at East Woods Intermediate School.  Small group sessions are offered and designed to help children learn about personal strengths, develop coping strategies, and establish effective peer relationships.
 
 
 
Kristen Gilliland
School Counselor
Phone: 330-653-1213