Meet the Counselor
Mrs. Kristi Melton
Hello! I am looking forward to another year of partnering with you to help every student learn, grow, and thrive. As your school counselor, my goal is to support the academic, social, and emotional development of every child. Throughout the year, students will participate in classroom counseling lessons focused on topics such as friendship skills, kindness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, personal safety, and making positive choices. I also provide short-term individual counseling, small-group counseling, and support for students experiencing challenges at school or home.
A strong partnership between school and home is one of the best ways to help children succeed. If you ever have concerns about your child's emotional well-being, friendships, behavior, or adjustment to school, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am happy to work alongside you, your child's teacher, and other staff members to ensure your child feels supported and successful.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your child's educational journey.
Contact information:
kmelton@wcr7.org
417-673-6060
My role to help students
- Teach emotional awareness and self-regulation.
- Teach classroom guidance lessons.
- Support students experiencing grief or loss.
- Teach coping skills for stress, worry, or frustration.
- Assist with school transitions and adjustments.
- Advocate for students' academic, emotional, and social skills.
My role to help parents
- Understand the developmental changes of childhood.
- Connect families with community resources.
- Explore ways to help your child succeed.
- Offer strategies families can use at home.
- Communicate with families about student needs.
**Please note that school counselors do not provide “therapy” or ‘traditional counseling.”