Counseling Services
Contact Information
For any questions about Support Services, please contact us:
Larnie Bradford Jones, Social Worker
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Email: ljones@sd171.org
Phone: 708-895-3030 ext.2148
Charlene Poindexter, Social Worker
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Email: cpoindexter@sd171.org
Carmen Lowry, Counselor
Heritage Middle School
Email: clowry@sd171.org
Phone: 708-895-0790 ext. 2217
Diana Salgado, Social Worker
Heritage Middle School
Email: dsalgado@sd171.org
Phone: 708-895-0790 ext.2206
MONTHLY CHARACTER EDUCATION THEMES:
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER: Optimism OCTOBER: Growth Mindset NOVEMBER: Friendship DECEMBER: Perseverance JANUARY: Respect FEBRUARY: Empathy MARCH: Kindness APRIL: Teamwork and Collaboration MAY: Responsibility
Quote of the Month: August/September
CHARACTER EDUCATION THEME: Optimism
QUOTES:
“Don’t let your failures define you—let them teach you.” Barack Obama
“You'll never find a rainbow if you're looking down.”― Charlie Chaplin
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) Phone Number: 1-800-25-ABUSE Website: www2.illinois.gov/dcfs
SCHOOL BULLYING HOTLINE Phone Number: 708-889-2001 Website: www.stopbullying.gov
7 Mindsets Curriculum
Everything is Possible: Dream bigger and increase expectations with a more optimistic view of the future
Passion First: Discover unique talents and passions and align them with personal goals
We are Connected: Develop empowering relationships and learn to work with, for, and through others
100% Accountable: Take responsibility for your life by becoming 100% accountable
Attitude of Gratitude: Appreciate what you have in life and bounce back more quickly from setbacks
Live to Give: Embrace social responsibility and the importance of giving back
The Time is Now: Write a personalized life plan and take action toward realizing your goals and dreams