School Counselor Connection
School Counselor
Grades 3rd-5th
Melissa Hartman, M.Ed.
School Street Elementary School
76 School Street
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183 Ext. 3117
FAX: (814) 362-1741
Bradford Area School District
School Street Elementary School
I'm Here To H.E.L.P!
H
Help Parents, Students, Staff
Healthy Choices
Help Find Solutions
E
Explore Feelings and Thoughts
Established Counseling Programs
Explore Resources
L
Learn Character Traits
Learn Social Skills and Safety Skills
Learn Kelso's Choices
P
Positive Relationships
Provide Individual Counseling
Provide Small Counseling Groups
Provide Counseling Lessons
Melissa Hartman, M.Ed.
K-6th Certified Professional Elementary School Counselor
Member of American School Counselor Association
Member of Pennsylvania School Counselors Association
Member of Pennsylvania State Education Association
SCM Safe Crisis Management Certification since December 19, 2007--July 1, 2024
SAP Student Assistance Program Certification as of December 17, 2014
CLSC Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Member ~ Class of 2021
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Melissa Hartman was awarded a Masters in Elementary School Counselor K-6th with high honors from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned a Bachelors in Speech Pathology from Bowling Green State University. Melissa Hartman's counseling experience includes both mental health and school counseling fields. She has served in community mental health agencies and school districts in the states of Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania. Presently, Melissa Hartman assists PreK-2nd students as an Elementary School Counselor at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School since the 2007-2008 school year. For the 2023-24 school year, Melissa Hartman worked as a School Counselor at three schools (GGB, SS, Fretz) in the Bradford Area School District. For the 2024-25 school year, Melissa Hartman works as a School Counselor at School Street Elementary School.
Mission Statement: The mission of the School Street Elementary School's professional school counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that is aligned with the professional and ethical ACA and ASCA standards and addresses the academic, career, and personal / social development of every student through a partnership with school personnel, families, and community resources to provide every student opportunities to become lifelong learners and productive citizens of a global society.
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Vision Statement: The School Street Elementary School Counseling Program supports every student acquiring the academic, career, and personal/social skills to reach their fullest educational potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, productive citizens who respect themselves and others; making a positive difference in our school and community.
Role of a School Counselor: "School Counselors help students focus on academic, career, and social / emotional development so they can achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society." -American School Counselor Association
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National School Counseling Week:
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated the first week of every February to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
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School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program:
The Four School Expectations We Follow:
BE SAFE
BE NICE
BE RESPECTFUL
BE RESPONSIBLE
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