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Counselor's Corner

Welcome back to a new school year!

Mrs. Buice

Mrs. Buice

Hello! My name is Eliza Buice this is my second year as a school counselor at Jackson Road Elementary but my overall 5th year. I am originally from Brunswick, GA but I spent the last three years as an elementary school counselor in Marion County, GA. I have a bachelors in Rural Community Development and a master’s degree in School Counseling.

I am eager to work with everyone to meet the needs of all our students and ensure a smooth transition. I meet with students one-on-one for brief counseling and I also meet with students in groups who need help with coping/calm down skills, resolving conflict, and anger management, and new students etc. I do classroom guidance lessons on Wednesdays.

The goal of a school counselor is to meet the social/emotional needs of all their students and ensure that a student is happy, healthy, and safe at school and at home and to support the teachers and admin. I am excited to get to know all my students and meeting their needs.

We are transitioning from a PBIS school to a Leader in Me school where our students will learn social and leadership skills.

I am so excited to see our students grow this year.


School Counselor's Role

What do school counselors do?

  • Work with students one-on-one, in groups, and whole

  • classrooms

  • Help identify needs of students

  • Encourage better interpersonal relationships

  • Promote positive attitudes and choices

  • Aid teachers and parents in helping students

  • Assist people in making use of community resources

  • Coordinate referrals to outside agencies

  • Assist students with the process of growing up

  • Coordinate efforts with other school programs

  • Provide preventative services

  • Maintain confidentiality

Why do students visit their school counselor?

Here are just a few reasons a student might want to talk to

the School Counselor:

  • “I’m getting picked on at the bus stop and I don’t know what to do about it.”

  • “My best friend isn’t talking to me and it’s making me really sad.”

  • “I want to show you what I just made in art. I’m very proud of it.”

  • “I’m new to this school, and I’m really scared.”

  • “I just want to talk to someone who won’t laugh at me.”

  • “I did a lot better on my last math test, and I’m so excited to tell someone!”

  • “Lisa, Carol and I had a problem at recess. Can you help us work it out?

Why do parents contact their school counselor?

Here are just a few reasons a parent might want to talk to the School Counselor:

  • “Sarah doesn’t want to go to school in the mornings.”

  • “I’m concerned because Allen keeps telling me he doesn’t have any friends.”

  • “We recently had a death in the family, and I’m not sure how to tell my child.”

  • “Kevin has difficulty going to sleep at night and often has nightmares.”

  • “My wife and I are going through a divorce and we’re not sure how to handle things with the kids.”

How to contact Mrs. Buice

Phone: 770-229-3717 ext. 18115

Fax: 770-467-6616

Email: eliza.buice@gscs.org

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