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Pineville's school counselors are Mrs. Samantha Andrews and Ms. Tara Mills. Mrs. Andrews and Ms. Mills provide counseling to students on an as-needed basis. The mission of the Pineville Elementary Counseling department is to provide access to an equitable, student centered environment that holds high expectations for academic achievement, personal/social interactions, and career development for each student in a warm, caring environment that values cultural diversity.  We will collaborate with our stakeholders to provide every student with a comprehensive school counseling program.  We will eliminate barriers that impede students  from becoming effective lifelong learners.  Our success will be measured by analyzing outcome data.

How can I see the counselor?

• Teachers can refer students who might benefit from discussing issues with one of the counselors

• Parents can contact the counselors if they feel their child may have concerns that they could help address

• Google Form - Please fill out this form to refer your student for counseling services

• Confidentiality Statement
  School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives (ASCA Code of Ethics).
  
  The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:

• To support the students right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardian and staff members

• To explain the meaning and limits of confidentiality to students in developmentally appropriate terms

• To inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when: Student poses a danger to self or others, Court ordered disclosure, Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel

• To keep personal notes separate from educational records and not disclose their contents except when privacy exceptions exist

• To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA)

Mrs. Samantha Andrews (Grades K, 2, & 4)

I am the School Counselor for grades K, 2, and 4.  I have been a school counselor for 11 years and I absolutely love this job.  This is my 7th year as a school counselor for Pineville Elementary School; previously, I was a middle school counselor.  I look forward to working with all of our Smilers this school year.  

Contact Information:

samanthaw.andrews@cms.k12.nc.us 

Phone: (980) 355-9361‬

Please fill out this form to refer your student for counseling services

Please fill out this form if you need any resources

Ms. Tara Mills (Grades K, 2, & 4)