upper elementary COUNSELOR
Richard Baur
rbaur@srsd.k12.pa.us
Phone: 412-771-3213, ext. 4105
Richard comes to Sto-Rox after obtaining his Master’s degree in Education from PennWest California. He is also a graduate of Chatham University with a degree in History and Secondary Education.
Certifications: Counselor PK-12
What can a School Counselor do for you and your child?
School Counselors can help students:
Provide classroom guidance lessons relating to character education, friendship, social skills, and self-awareness.
Offer various small group opportunities related to self-image, academic success, friendship, and more.
Provide individual assistance to students in need. Topics may include study skills, conflict resolution, feeling awareness, anger management, self-confidence, communication skills, friendship concerns, and more.
Mediate student conflict and assist with learning healthier ways to communicate among peers.
Help students with their academic, personal, social, and career development.
Inform students and families about student intervention services and make referrals based on student need.
Participate in Student Assistance Program to better serve students in need.
School Counselors can help parents:
Navigate academic services and structure.
With making referrals to community agencies for assistance.
Find resources to assist their students’ needs.
Understand and facilitate academic evaluation requests.