Newcomer brings mental health bridge
The Durango HeraldOct 17, 2017
When my ballot comes in the mail this month, I will vote with confidence for
Emily will serve as a solid and steady bridge between our school district and the mental health community and bring administrative expertise and experience as well. She is a licensed professional counselor and therapist with a master's in educational psychology. Her focus is with adolescents and adults dealing with trauma and issues that prevent healthy living.
The student suicide epidemic is a heightened, district-wide area of concern. Emily is currently engaged in the community-led suicide prevention efforts.
During her past leadership as
Emily's professional sensitivity and focus on the whole child ? mental, emotional and physical ? will bring a keen awareness of needs for all students, especially the culturally diverse, disenfranchised and oppressed.
Please join me in voting for
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