Mrs. Belanger, School Counselor

Mrs. Belanger, School Counselor, Belmont Elementary School

ADDRESS: 26 BEST Street, Belmont, NH 03220 ~ PHONE: (603) 267-6568 ~ FAX: (603) 267-6136 ~ EMAIL: abelanger@sau80.org

Who is Mrs. Belanger?

Mrs. Annette Belanger is one of BES' school counselors. Mrs. Belanger is the counselor for all Preschool, Kindergarten, Readiness, 3rd, and 4th grade students during the 2011-2012 school year and will continue to be their counselor through their remaining years at BES (looping with them since PK/Kindergarten).

Professional School Counselors hold a Master’s Degree and required state certification in School Counseling. Mrs. Belanger (pronounced bell-ANN-jer) has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Plymouth State University. Mrs. Belanger is also a member of the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) and of the New Hampshire School Counselor Association (NHSCA). Mrs. Belanger has been at BES since 2004.

What do School Counselors do?

Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program, providing education, prevention and intervention services for all students. Guidance programs should include curriculum, responsive services, individual student planning, and system support. Click here for more on Mrs. Belanger's program.

Why do elementary schools have School Counselors?

“The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and their feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family. Early identification and intervention of children’s academic and personal/social needs is essential in removing barriers to learning and in promoting academic achievement. The knowledge, attitudes and skills that students acquire in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development during these elementary years serve as the foundation for future success.” (American School Counselors Association, 2004)

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Click here for Local Resources for Belmont Families compiled by Mrs. Belanger

~This site was last updated September 2011~