Sarah Spear

School Counselor for Huntsville Jr. High School in Huntsville, AL. Graduate of Auburn University (x2). Nationally Certified Counselor. ALSCA RAVE Gold Recipient

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War Eagle!!

[Huntsville City Schools @HSVk12]

Huntsville City Schools partners with Auburn's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence https://t.co/9GYo56m1Bd @finleych @HSVCTE #WorkforceDevelopment #ProjectBasedLearning #RealWorldApplication

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I cannot wait to show off more of our exciting events from #redribbonweek2018! Here’s a sneak peak of our cafeteria. A huge thank you to HHS’s SADD Club for helping us and making this all come together!

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Our Peer Helpers are hard at work presenting #redribbonweek2018 information about the cycle of addiction and the importance of having a good support system.

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@c_morton Thank you for a great chat!

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A6: I have to make sure I am doing what is best for my students, but to remember to leave work at work and to take time for myself when I leave school. Bubble baths also help #scchat

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A5: Unfortunately, we don't have a protocol for this. It is definitely something to bring up at our next training #scchat

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A4: We do a quick risk assessment, contact the parent, and we ask for them to come and pick the child up. We don't allow them to be alone without an adult present. We provide resources to the student and parent when they arrive #scchat

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A3: We have guidelines as to what to do after we meet with a student who has talked about suicide. Parent communication is key #scchat

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A2: So many strategies, but one of my go-to's is the "magic wand" question. That helps them narrow down what is really bothering them and what are some steps that we can take to address their issues. #scchat

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A1: Some days I feel more prepared than others. Our district offers updated training every year on suicide intervention and we have procedures. I always feel like I could learn more though #scchat

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I love catching up with my students, meeting my new students, and getting back in to a routine #scchat

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Sarah Spear, Junior High School Counselor in Huntsville, AL #scchat

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Who doesn’t love a good middle school dance?!?

[Huntsville Jr. High @HJHSPanthers]

It’s always a great day when you can surprise your principal with a sign for his door. We love you @GregoryLHicks aka The Black Panther!

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@_ErinnMurphy @FSabens @ASCAtweets Those are amazing!!

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Happy first day of school!!

[𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕪𝕟 ℂ𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕪 @EvelynCoffey622]

The halls of HJHS are ready for students!! #growthmindset #pbis @HSVk12 @HJHSPanthers @GregoryLHicks @SS_Counselor @HCSBehaviorLrn @finleych

[Sarah Spear @SS_Counselor]

Happy first day back teachers! I can’t wait to catch up with each of you!