Meet Ms. O'Connell
Welcome!
My name is Kathleen O'Connell and I am so excited to join you on
your journey this year as your full-time Round Meadow counselor!
Fun Facts:
A few things to know about me:
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I LOVE sloths! They remind me to slow down and breathe.
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I have two kittens: Luna and Henna
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I love Mary Poppins - it was my favorite Halloween costume ever!
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I love working with students and families!
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My favorite food is gnocchi and my favorite dessert is anything chocolate!
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I have worked in LVUSD for 4 years
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I earned my master’s degrees in Psychology for School Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy
My
Counseling
Style
My Counseling
K-2
These years are often drenched in play-based learning to navigate and support a child's emerging sense of self and belonging. I utilize a blend of art and play interventions to explore themes relevant to the presenting challenge, engage the problem-solving and emotional awareness faculties, and work collaboratively with the student's adults to help reinforce this growth at home.
3-5
This period of development revolves heavily around social anchoring and grounding a sense of self and sense of belonging while fostering a greater relationship with interdependence. More talk-based strategies are used to help expand awareness of the interplay between our emotions, cognitions, and behaviors and how this dynamic fuels our lived experiences.
