Welcome!

Welcome to the Counselor's Corner!  My name is Vanessa Lofstedt and I am the School Counselor at Garrison-Jones Elementary School.  I have a background in child development and psychology, and I have experience in various positions working with children and families.  I am a graduate of the University of South Florida’s Counselor Education program with a specialization in school counseling.  I also have a graduate certificate in play therapy, which is an approach to counseling that uses the normal communication and learning style of children, play. The strategies used in play therapy help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts and feelings.

Please explore the various sections of this website for more information about my job.  If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to working together to help our students learn and grow!

Mrs. Lofstedt

Vision Statement

The vision of the Garrison-Jones Elementary School Counseling Program is for all students to depart empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve academic, personal/social, and career success, and to reach their fullest potential as respectful, responsible citizens.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Garrison-Jones Elementary School Counseling Program is to decrease barriers to academic achievement through student advocacy and to promote student success through a focus on academic achievement, social/personal, career, and multicultural/global citizenship development.
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