School Counselor
Welcome!
Welcome to Peachtree City Elementary School! We hope you and your child are having a great start to the school year. You are a member of our school family and we want you and your child to have the best experience ever!
My name is Ruth Childers and I am your school counselor. This is my seventeenth year at Peachtree City Elementary School and I am proud to work at a school made up of awesome children and loving and professional educators.
My Background
I earned my Early Childhood Education degree at Georgia State University and was a classroom teacher for eight years. During that time I attended the University of West Georgia and earned my master’s degree in School Counseling. Since joining PCES in 1995 I returned to the University of West Georgia and obtained my specialist degree in School Counseling. I enjoy my work and am honored to be a part of your child’s educational journey.
My Responsibilities
Classroom Guidance Lessons – I visit homeroom classes each month and teach our students lessons intended to improve their learning behaviors, social skills, self-concepts, and overall life skills. My lessons are intended to help your child develop responsible and socially appropriate actions.
Small Group Guidance Lessons and/or Groups – I offer instructional classes and/or support for our students who may benefit from extra assistance in various skills.
Individual Sessions – I enjoy meeting with individuals and learning more about their lives and their needs. I am available to meet with individuals and offer assistance as they work toward their educational, social, and/or personal goals.
Consultation – It is my pleasure to assist and support our parents as they navigate the challenges of parenting.
Parenting Workshops and Classes Available
Parenting is a tough job and our county offers our parents several learning opportunities through our Children At Risk in Education (C.A.R.E.) Program. These workshops and classes are offered free of charge. Due to limited resources we cannot offer childcare.
Our C.A.R.E. Workshop Series for parents and educators presents the following 2 ½ hour workshops at our LaFayette Educational Center, Bldg. A, Media Center, in Fayetteville from 4:00 until 6:30 p.m. on the following dates. You do not have to register in advance. Please join us for any or all of the following workshops:
- September 1, 2011 – Understanding Immigration
- November 17, 2011 – Current Medications & Therapies in Treating ADD/ADHD & Mood Disorders
- February 2, 2012 – Stress Control and Self Care
- March 29, 2012 – Behavioral Strategies for Classroom Management
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) Classes will be offered in the Fall of 2011. This ten week class will be taught at Fayetteville Intermediate Elementary School on Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. The class will begin in September and will meet on 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, and 11/15. The class is free, but we ask you to pay $15.00 for the accompanying book. Registration forms were sent home with our students during the first week of school or click below to print a form. You are invited to register by completing and submitting the form your child brought home in August or you may contact me by phone or email.