Pine View Elementary's Counselor, Mrs. Keene, obtained both her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the USF Tampa campus. Go Bulls! She spent 5 years working at a local mental health facility providing family counseling before moving over to Pasco County Schools in 2003 to work as a teacher. She spent 10 years teaching before making the switch to a career that encompassed both her loves, teaching and counseling! Being a school counselor is one of the best jobs she's had. She loves working in a school setting and providing students with the support and skills they need to become the best person they can!
CLASSROOM GUIDANCE Mrs. Keene presents guidance lessons 5-6 times a year to every grade level throughout the school year. These lessons address developmental issues common to all elementary school students in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social. Topics include bullying, conflict resolution, empathy, digital citizenship, personal body safety, school success.
SMALL GROUP COUNSELING Small groups are developed based on individual needs throughout the school year. Participation in small groups may be requested by students, parents, or teachers. Additional group topics can be added if need arises. If you have any questions or would like to request that your child be placed in a group, please contact the school counselor. Students will need to have a signed permission slip to participate a small group.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING Individual counseling is available to students at the request of students, parents, or teachers. Students wishing to see the counselor should fill out a ‘See the Counselor’ form, located outside the guidance office. Many students pop-in to resolve a quick conflict and do not need any follow-up. However, if students need a more structured series of counseling services, then a signed permission slip is required. Due to the time limitations in the school setting, Mrs. Keene is not able to provide long term counseling or therapy. If it is determined that a student needs more in depth help, a referral can be made for individual sessions from an outside agency.