
Phone: 334-347-6858
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Degrees and Certifications:
I attended the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) and earned a B.S. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and M.A. in School Guidance and Counseling.
Mrs. Susan Wells
My name is Susan Wells and I am the Guidance Counselor at Hillcrest Elementary School. The goal of our guidance program is to assist students in their personal, academic, and career development. We develop skills and awareness in these areas through large group guidance lessons, small group counseling sessions, and individual counseling sessions with students. If I can be of assistance to you or your child, please contact me through the school office.
Work Experience
6th grade teacher - Tuscaloosa Academy (2 years)
Guidance Counselor - Hewitt Elementary/Warrior Elementary, Jefferson County Schools (1 year)
Guidance Counselor - Kermit Johnson Elementary, Jefferson County Schools (3 years)
Guidance Counselor - Hillcrest Elementary
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Resources
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Dr. Thomas W. Phelan, PhD.
Homework tips for parents - Homework Help and Homework Help (2)
Helping your child make friends - Making Friends
Bullying help for kids- Stop Bullying for Kids
Bullying help for parents - Stop Bullying
For older kids (friendship, study skills, time management, gossip/rumors) - PBS KIDS