
Phone: 925-289-8806 cell
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mish Guker
Hello Orchard Park Families!
Please reach out at any time if you have a question, need support for your student, or are looking for community resources. You can contact me by phone or email.
Orchard Park School: 925-779-7445
Email: mishguker@antiochschools.net
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:50am-2:50pm
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What does a School Counselor do?
- Teaches classroom guidance lessons to entire school
- Conducts small groups based on the needs of the students
- Provides crisis counseling to those with an immediate need
- Provides community referrals to parents that are interested in seeking therapy for students needing ongoing counseling
- Provide support for school staff by assisting in parent conferences and checking in with students individually
- Provide support, education and resources for parents on a variety of topics
The school counseling program is based upon a comprehensive model that provides services to students, parents, and school staff in the following areas:
- School Guidance Curriculum
- Structured research-supported lessons designed to support the students’ in all aspects of their lives including personal/social development, career exploration, and academic success
- Provides students with knowledge and/or skills appropriate to their developmental level
- Individual Student Planning
- Guidance, support, and activities designed to help students establish personal goals and develop future plans
- Responsive Services
- Preventive activities and/or crisis counseling that meets students’ immediate needs in order to support academic success
- System Support
- Professional development, consultation, collaboration, program management and operation