School Counseling

Meet Your School Counselor!

Hello. My names is Stephanie Brilhart. I have had the pleasure of calling Ben Franklin "home" for the past 12 years.

My husband, Jim and I have two boys. Nick is 8 years old and Ben is 6 years old.

Ben Franklin HEROS...

Help Everyone

Respect Others

Stay Safe!!!

Vision and Mission

The School Counselor is an important part of the School Team that helps all students in the areas of Academic Achievement, Personal/Social Development and Career Development, ensuring today's students become the productive well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

What can your School Counselor do for you?

School Counseling has come a long way over the years, and today school counselors offer more services and support than ever. The following are some of the services I can offer:

Guidance Curriculum

Structured group counseling programs
Promote School Wide Positive Behavior (SWPBIS) programs through guidance themes, activities, and lessons delivered in the classroom
- - - Ben Franklin HERO Matrix
Initiate Career exploration and awareness using SmartFutures
- - - Click to learn about Career Readiness at IASD

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Promote PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies), a Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum, for all students in grade Pre-K through 3.
- - - Click for more information on Social Emotional Learning

Individual Planning

Consult with teachers and behavior specialists to develop behavior plans
Observations
Serve as a member of the MTSS Behavioral Support Team (Tier 2 Supports)
Serve as the Coordinator for the Student Assistance Program
- - - SAP Information Page
    - SAP Referral Form
Consults with agencies to coordinate services for students and their families