Meet the Counselor

Phone: 210-945-5750 EXT: 50055

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors in Art Education Masters in School Counseling, Northern Michigan University District CAT (Counselor Advisory Team) Member

Kirstin Hume

I hope your family had a safe and restful summer!  I am looking forward to a great year with Wortham Oaks Elementary and am here to support the SEL (social, emotional, and learning) needs of your child.  I have been a school counselor for 17 years and have enjoyed working in education for the last 22 years.  I am excited to tackle the challenges of virtual learning.   Virtual learning presents unique opportunities for me to connect with students and families as their school counselor.

 
Typically, I visit your child’s classroom bi-monthly to teach SEL skills and implement a school-wide guidance program.  However, due to virtual learning and in person restrictions, I will actually provide WEEKLY LIVE counseling classes specific for your child’s grade level cluster via video conference!  I will also provide pre-recorded lessons students can view at any time. 
 
I look forward to meeting you and your student.  If you would like to meet with me individually please contact me to set up a private video or phone conference with you, your child, or both.  Please feel free to call or email me.  In the event I am not available please leave a message with a convenient time for me to return your call.

  • Holiday Assistance

    This is a link for families to apply if they're in need of assistance with Christmas.  They can't apply if they've already been selected for assistance through Elf Louise.

    https://salvationarmysanantonio.org/angel-tree-2/
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  • Kimochies

    Kimochies are another tool our school counselor, Ms. Hume uses in her classroom guidance lessons.  There are free family activities available to use with children of different developmental stages.  Parents can access the site and follow the family activity that can be done weekly or daily as needed. The best part is our elementary students are familiar with the Kimochies so they can help their parents.

    https://www.kimochis.com/
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  • Second Step Support

    The link below gives families, educators, and students access to one of the programs our school counselor, Ms. Hume uses in her counseling classes.  There are great scenarios and music videos to assist students in learning how to manage emotions, problem solve, acquire empathy, and self confidence.  There are additional resources and links with information relevant to the covid 19 challenges families, educators, and students face at this time.

    https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support
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  • Love and Logic Parenting

    Love and Logic is offering free online classes during this quarantine.  Love and Logic is a wonderful program and it isn't usually free so please take advantage!
    These are examples of topics:
    End arguing and manipulation
    Neutralize defiance
    Replace anger &  frustration with empathy
    End bedtime battles
    https://www.loveandlogic.com/collections/spr20/products/love-and-logic-parenting-online
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  • Mental Health and Covid-19

    https://afsp.org/campaigns/covid-19/
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