WELCOME TO THE COUNSELORS' CORNER
Mrs. LeClair & Ms. Cannon
Meet Your Counselors:
Mrs. Andrea LeClair
andream.leclair@cms.k12.nc.us
Ahoy pirates! I am Mrs. LeClair and I am originally from Ohio! GO BUCKS! I earned my bachelors degree in special education from Walsh University and went back to school to earn my masters degree in school counseling. In 2015, I relocated to the Charlotte area with my husband RJ and my furbabies Barley and Koko. I've always had a passion for helping children and am looking forward to another great year as a Lake Wylie Pirate!
Ms. Anna Thornton
annac.thornton@cms.k12.nc.us
Ahoy Pirates! This is Ms. Anna Thornton and I am one of the counselors here at Lake Wylie Elementary! This is my first year as a school counselor and I could not be more excited to be spending it here with you all! I am originally from Waxhaw, NC but have spent the last 6 years in Raleigh, NC at NC State University. I received my B.A. in Psychology in 2020 and my M. Ed. in School Counseling in 2022. I just moved to the South End area with my partner, Joe, and our fur baby, Beau! I have always had a passion for working with children and have previously worked as a preschool teacher and full-time nanny. I love being a school counselor because it allows me to form relationships with every student to help them achieve their full potential, academically and otherwise! Here's to an amazing 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.
