Counseling Support
Lisa Peterson
School Counselor, Whittier Elementary School
Hello! I’m honored to serve as the School Counselor here at Whittier Elementary. With 11 years of experience in elementary school counseling, I’m passionate about supporting students’ emotional, social, and academic development throughout their elementary years.
My role at Whittier involves working closely with students, families, and teachers to help create a positive and inclusive school environment. I provide individual and group counseling, classroom lessons, and support for students navigating challenges both in and out of the classroom. My goal is to help every child feel safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.
I believe that strong partnerships with families are essential to student success, and I look forward to working together to support your child’s journey.
Best ways to reach me: Email: lisa.peterson@bvsd.org
October is bully prevention month. BVSD has created a bullying behavior prevention behavior curriculum that will be delivered to your student over the course of this first semester. Here is a link for more information about the curriculum Parent letter Bully Behavior Prevention Letter.
Elementary Counseling
A comprehensive elementary school counselor provides education, prevention and intervention services in the areas of academic, career and social/emotional development supports. It is important to note that elementary counselors are not therapists; rather they are professional educators with a mental health perspective. They typically spend the majority of their time working on universal instruction and working with all students. The elementary counselors will work in collaboration with administration, teachers, the mental health team and parents to determine the needs of all students within each building.
Elementary Curriculum Benchmarks