What is a school counselor?
A school counselor is a professional with a master's degree in school counseling or a master's degree in social work specializing in school counseling. They provide services to ALL students.
Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Sasha's office is in the hall of flags.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wilmore School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive service to ALL students that will address their social-emotional, career, and academic goals. We provide education including teaching attitudes and skills needed for interacting with others and coping with strong emotions. We believe that collaborating with staff, families, and the community will help ensure the best success for our students as well as reducing any barriers to the learning environment.
Our Vision
Students will become life-long learners in a safe, nurturing environment that embraces the whole child. Students will learn how to respect themselves as well as others and will gain a more comprehensive understanding of our world.
Counselor Check-In
Who are Wilmore's school counselors?
Mrs. Jordan Johnson is one of Wilmore's school counselors. She loves getting to know each and every Wilmore student.
Mrs. Johnson lives with her husband and two children. She loves to be outdoors (hiking and camping), traveling, and spending time with her family. She also has a sweet white labrador retriever named June.
Ms. Sasha Turansky is at Wilmore Mondays & Wednesdays & every other Friday. She loves getting to know students & helping them be the best version of themself. Ms. Sasha lives with her Goldendoodle named Cauley and Aussiedoodle named Marley, who is also our therapy dog. She loves UK sports and spending time near the water (beach, lake, pool... it doesn't matter!)
What services do our counselors provide?
Classroom Social-Emotional Lessons (or guidance lessons)
Small group counseling
Short-term, goal-oriented individual school counseling
Mental health referrals
Community resource referrals
Family support
Staff support
Section 504 Coordinator
Attendance programs
School crisis support
School risk assessments
Administrative duties
Marley's Corner!
Interview with Marley
Interview # 1
What kind of dog is Marley? She's an Aussiedoodle which is an Australian Shepherd and Poodle mix
Where does she live? She was born in Lexington and lives with Ms. Sasha in Wilmore.
What does she do when she's not at WES? Marley is at WES most Monday, Wednesday and every other Fridays. However she also works at Warner Elementary visiting other students. When she is not visiting kids she LOVES to be outside playing and annoying her dog sister, Cauley. When she can't go to school due to the weather, she's very sad, confused and misses her friends.
What is Marley eating each morning in the bus lane? The tree by the bus lane always drops acorns and Marley finds them the most yummy of morning snacks.
Who is Marley's favorite person at WES? It is no secret Marley loves Ms. Thompson, Mrs. Johnson & Mrs. Seals more than most but she really does love everyone.
Interview # 2
Does Marley know any tricks? She is a very good girl who can "sit", "wait" and catch a treat in the air. We're working on "paw"
What does Marley eat? Mostly her dog food but she also loves carrots, french fries & pizza crust.
What are Marley's favorite toys? Marley loves all toys & plays with every toy every day. She prefers to play with any kind of ball or anything hard to chew on, like a bone.
How often does Marley get a haircut? She gets a haircut about every 3 months.
Does Marley like the snow? She has seemed indifferent to the snow! She loves to be outside though.
Does Marley bark or bite? Marley has recently started howling & crying occasionally when left alone in our office. She definitely prefers to be around people! On days I do not take her to school she is very sad & confused. If you treat Marley with kindness & respect she will not bite.
Does Marley have any other dog or cat friends? Marley loves everyone but the feeling is not always reciprocated. She does enjoy playing with the dogs Ms. Thompson dog sits.
