Ms. Elliot, PLMS Counselor

PLMS School Counselor Caseload

Students with last names A-K:  Kristen Brittain and Katie McCain

(425) 837-5713     brittaink@issaquah.wednet.edu

mccaink@issaquah.wednet.edu

Students with last names L-Z:  Meagan Elliot

(425) 837-5712     elliotm@issaquah.wednet.edu

Counselors at Pine Lake Middle School are committed to helping students maximize all of the benefits of a middle school experience. To this end, Counselors provide an array of support services and guidance for students and their families. Frequently, Counselors serve as a communication link for students, parents, teachers and administrators on a variety of issues, including:

Consult with individual students to support academic achievement and personal well-being

Work with administrators and classroom teachers to develop strategies for at-risk students

Connect families with resources in the district and community

Talk with all students yearly about our zero-tolerance harassment policy and the importance of creating a safe and welcoming school climate

Assist 8th grade students in making a successful transition to high school and help 5th grade students and parents have a great transition to PLMS

Provide an opportunity for students to talk through their concerns and help resolve issues with teachers, peers and family members

Support students and their families during times of crisis

Provide students and their families with school and community resource information and referrals

Develop support groups for students to share common issues

Teach personal, social and life planning skills to classroom groups

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Additionally, Ms. Elliot goes into Ms. Kiemle's, Mr. Ensey's and Ms. Hardy's LA classes on a regular basis to do poetry lessons.  Poetry is a big passion of Ms. Elliot's and she loves sharing it with students.  Click on the poem files at the left of the page to check out the poems she's sharing with students.  Consider reading one at the dinner table occasionally; poems can be great conversation topics! 

Enjoy!!