WELCOME TO THE COUNSELORS' CORNER
Mrs. LeClair & Ms. Cannon
Meet Your Counselors:
Mrs. Andrea LeClair
andream.leclair@cms.k12.nc.us
Ahoy pirates! Mrs. LeClair is originally from Ohio! GO BUCKS! She earned her bachelors degree in special education from Walsh University and went back to school to earn her masters degree in school counseling. In 2015, she relocated to the Charlotte area with her husband RJ and her furbabies Barley and Koko. She has always had a passion for helping children and is looking forward to another great year as a Lake Wylie Pirate!
Mrs. Emily Costa
emily1.cannon@cms.k12.nc.us
Ahoy Pirates!
This is Mrs. Costa (previously known as Ms. Cannon) and I am one of the school counselors at Lake Wylie. I am originally from the "High Country" in Boone, NC and am excited for my second year at Lake Wylie! I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2020 with my Masters in School Counseling. After graduation I moved to the Charlotte area with my husband Matt and my furbabies Brooks and Liam. While at school I love doing everything that I can to help each student reach their highest potential. Individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom lessons are my JAM. Here's to another great year at Lake Wylie!!
What Your School Counselors Do:
-Counseling Services: Individual Counseling, Small Group Counseling, Classroom Guidance
-Other Services: MCV Liaison, 504 Coordinator
Attendance Tips:
-Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
-Lay out clothes and backpacks the night before.
-Don't let your child stay home unless he or she is truly sick.
-If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
-Lastly, avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
Bullying:
Bullying is: intentional, hurtful repeated behavior that humiliates, or harms another person physically or emotionally.
There is also a real or perceived “imbalance of power,” which is described as when the student with the bullying behavior has more “power,” either physically, socially, or emotionally, such as a higher social status, or is physically larger or emotionally intimidating.
Types of Bullying: physical behaviors, verbal, cyber.
Bullying has implications for all students: Bullying is not just about the implications for those targeted by the behaviors, this behavior can impact all students in the school, including witnesses and those that engage in the behavior.
