Bio
My name is Ms. Morse, and I have been the counselor at Westside for over 20 years! I grew up here and am a local graduate. I hold graduate degrees in Counseling and Child Development from the University of Georgia and Fort Valley State University. Each year, I enjoy working with students teaching them the life skills they need to be successful adults. I conduct classroom guidance lessons, small groups and individual counseling. I am also the RTI/SST/504 Coordinator. As always, I work closely with teachers, administrators, parents and school social workers to make sure students have what they need. Most of all, I strive to be a special friend that all students can count on at school!
My first and most favorite job is also being a mother. I love traveling, spending time with family and pets, and home improvement projects. Please contact me if I can be of assistance to you and your family.
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Tutoring
Growing up Drug-Free: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This 40-page booklet offers information to help parents and other caregivers raise drug-free children. The guide includes an overview of substance use among youth; descriptions of substances young people may use; a look at risk factors that may make kids more vulnerable to trying and using drugs, and protective factors to offset those risks; suggestions for how to talk to children about drugs, regardless of their age; and tips on what to do if you suspect your child is using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. Remember, it's never too early to talk about, or too late to get help!
Growing up Drug-Free: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention
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Second Step Curriculum
5th Grade Lessons
Lesson 9: Introducing Emotion Management
19 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade5Lesson09
Lesson 15: Avoiding Assumptions
24 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade5Lesson15
4th Grade Lessons
Lesson 10: Introducing Emotion Management
10 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade4Lesson10
Lesson 12: Calming Down Anger
15 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade4Lesson12
Lesson 14: Avoiding Jumping to Conclusions
13 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade4Lesson14
3rd Grade Lessons
Lesson 11: Introducing Emotion Management
16 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade3Lesson11
2nd Grade Lessons
Lesson 11: Introducing Emotion Management
11 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade2Lesson11
1st Grade Lessons
Lesson 12: Identifying Our Own Feelings
12 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade1Lesson12
Lesson 13: Strong Feeling
19 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade1Lesson13
Lesson 14: Calming Down Anger
21 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSGrade1Lesson14
Kindergarten Lessons
Lesson 13: Managing Frustration
10 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSKinderLesson13
Lesson 14: Calming Down Strong Feelings
12 minutes
Direct Video Link: http://bit.ly/SSKinderLesson14
Lesson 15: Handling Waiting
10 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSKinderLesson15
Lesson 17: Managing Disappointment
8 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSKinderLesson17
Lesson 18: Handling Being Knocked Down
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSKinderLesson18
10 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSEarlyLearningWT13D1
10 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSEarlyLearningWT13D2
13 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSEarlyLearningWT13D3
15 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSEarlyLearningWT16D2
15 minutes
Direct Video Link: https://bit.ly/SSEarlyLearningWT16D2