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Email Ms. Alexa: arinschler@access.k12.wv.us

Ms. Alexa's Bio

Education: Master of Arts-Counseling-Marshall University 2002 (We Are...MARSHALL!)

              Masters + 45; WVDE National Certification-Counseling

Professional Certifications:  Licensed Professional Counselor-LPC

                                National Certified Counselor-NCC

                                WVDE Certified School Counselor

                                Licensed Social Worker-LSW

This is my third year at LES, although, I have worked professionally with children and their families since 1996. 

I absolutely love to be a part of the great faculty of Lumberport Elementary School.  The students maintain the highest personal and academic standards and the community of Lumberport is the warmest and supportive that I have seen! I have lived in Clarksburg for the past ten years with my husband, Rick, who is a First Grade teacher at Lumberport Elementary School.  We have two daughters, Paige and Abigail, who continually make us better parents and amaze us with their abilities 

I facilitate small groups, as well as provide classroom guidance activities for each grade which concentrate on topics such as character education, bullying, grief, anger management, student diversity, and of course, one-on-one counseling will always be available.

I coordinate a school-wide Career Day in November for our 4th and 5th grade students, as well as supplementary collegiate trips to WVU in October for 5th Grade and Fairmont State University in April for 4th Grade.

Small Groups

Banana Splits-(3rd, 4th & 5th grades) An interactive, discussion group for students who have experienced divorce/separation/adoption.  This group provides a therapeutic environment in which the students are able to safely discuss the diverse family, while learning effective conflict management skills and how to co-exist in their unique family circumstances.  This group meets two times per month.

Gal Pals-(5th grade only) A creative group of female minds who come together to explore and discuss some of the many characteristics that make girls special and unique.  This group also provides a healthy atmosphere where the female student learns different techniques to help build her self-esteem and cultivate healthy relationships among her peers while brainstorming the different challenges that are presented to her. This group meets weekly from January-April.

BoysRBoys-(5th grade only) This group explores the different and sometimes challenging characteristics of being young men, while providing a safe, trustworthy atmosphere to instruct our young male students on appropriate and acceptable social behaviors.  Discussion will also include topics of managing conflicts with one another, their peers, and building healthy relationships.  This group will meet weekly from September-November.

Lunch Bunch-(1st-5th Grades) This is a social skills/cohesive encounter group which meets every week and incorporates several students from each lunch period.  Through the creation of this group, it is my intention to be able to reach a wider realm of my students in a safe, fun and learning atmosphere! Students are randomly selected and will only attend the Lunch Bunch group one time throughout the school year.  The Lunch Bunch is my way of being able to creatively interact with all students in grades 1-5 while teaching them valuable social skills they may utilize in years to come! 

I am LES' SAT (Student Assistance Team) Coordinator, as well as the 504 Coordinator, should your child be in need of any modifications within the classroom.

I am also available to meet with parents individually or by phone to discuss any concerns you may have regarding your child.  Your child's academic, personal and social successes are of utmost importance to me.

LES is truly a family atmosphere and I am blessed to be a part of your child's academic growth!