Meet Our School Counselor
My name is Laura Kent and I am thrilled to be the Elementary School Counselor at Brooke Grove Elementary School. My goal is to help all students succeed in school. This can be hard when students are facing emotional, social, or academic challenges. I am here to help teachers, children, and families identify, address, and mitigate these challenges so that all students can thrive academically and socially.
Advocacy, Empathy, Support, and Compassion
Throughout the year, the Brooke Grove comprehensive counseling program includes:
Classroom Guidance and Classroom
I visit each classroom once a month to facilitate discussions and activities. Topics include expressing feelings, managing conflicts, and developing perseverance.
Individual and Small Group Counseling
Short-term individual and small group counseling may cover topics such as grief, anger management, or emotional regulation. Referrals to the counseling office are initiated based on student, teacher, or parent concerns. Permission slips are sent home prior to meeting.
Lunch Bunches
Lunch Bunches are a fun way for me to get to know the students in an informal setting.
School-wide Programs
This year, our students will focus on Buddy Traits. Each month we will focus on one of school traits - being friendly, helpful, respectful, responsible, kind, resilient, loyal, flexible, brilliant, and caring.
Our school will also meet throughout the year for Town Halls. At these events we will talk about setting goals and recognizing students who meet their goals. Classes will also showcase Buddy Traits through group presentations.
Career activities this year will include Touch-A-Truck and a Career Fair. Be on the lookout for additional information in the weekly newsletter.
Communication
Parents are also encouraged to contact me with any questions or concerns that they may have about the psychosocial development of their children. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at or 240-722-1800. I look forward to working with all Brooke Grove families.
