Joseph Grote, MS, LPC
School Counselor
Bobbye Behlau Elementary School
"What Starts Here Changes the World"
I have been a school counselor at the elementary level for 8 years and a high school counselor for 4 years in NISD, SAISD and Poteet ISD. I have two children a daughter who just graduated High School and a son who is an 8th grade student. I look forward to working with the students and families here at Behlau Elementary School. I aim to bring a well-rounded guidance program to your students that focuses on building Intrapersonal relationships, Interpersonal relationships, career readiness, and personal health and safety. The counseling program will focus on creating a comprehensive guidance program, small group counseling, parent and family engagement, and providing community resources and planning.
Mallorie Sarro
School Counselor
Behlau Elementary
Hello! My name is Ms. Sarro, your school counselor. This is my first year here at Behlau, but my 3rd year as a school counselor and 15th year in education. I have a 10 year old daughter and my baby boy just turned 2! I love spending time with my kids, family and relaxing by the water (pool,beach,lake or river). I look forward to working with all students and families while supporting their needs to help everyone have a successful year.
General Overview:
Since children may experience a variety of concerns at different developmental stages, Behlau's Guidance Program offers many services that assist students in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for healthy development. Guidance and Counseling services are offered for all children in grades K-5.
The Guidance and Counselor program at Behlau Elementary is designed to be proactive and preventative as well as development. Students will be worked with in 3 different settings:
1. All students in Kinder - 5th receives classroom guidance lessons with their class every 6 days.
2. Students may be invited to participate in a small group setting. In small groups, 4-6 students at a time, students are taught special skills. These groups meet in the morning or during the school day once every 6 days for six 30 minute sessions.
3. Individual students are seen by the counselors when they have a concern which may interfere with their ability to learn or concentrate on school work. An appointment may be made to see the counselor by the student, teacher, parent or by invitation of the counselor.
Classroom Guidance:
Guidance classes are part of Northside's Comprehensive Guidance Program in which the counselors teach students skills to enrich their educational and social lives. These skills are taught to entire classes. The guidance curriculum is intended to support the objectives of academic instruction and to help students develop to their full educational and personal potential. Parents are invited to visit the counselors' office and preview the materials that are used during Meet the Teacher or by appointment.
Guidance Lessons are intended to cover the following:
4 Skill Goal
1. Intrapersonal Relationships
- Developing a positive self-concept
- Changing a particular behavior
- Developing ways to manage the demands of school, social activities and family
- Making positive decisions and taking responsibility for actions.
2. Interpersonal Relationships
- Evaluating how prejudice can be harmful
- Respecting and Appreciating differences
- Learn how to effectively communicate with others
- Navigating relationships with friends, dating partners, family members, teachers and employers
3. Post-Secondary Planning and Career Readiness
- Motivation to achieve in school
- Understanding how grades can affect post-secondary choices
- Selecting a career or college path
- setting post-graduation goals
4. Personal Health and Safety
- Identifying resilience and positive coping skills
- Identifying assertiveness skills for personal protection
- Learning how to set personal boundaries
- Creating a personal wellness plan
6 Pillars of Character
- Trustworthiness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Caring
- Citizenship
Small Group Counseling
At Behlau Elementary 2 types of small groups counseling are offered. The first type of group is developmental. These groups address developmental topics such as leadership skills, time management, organizational skills, focusing, etc. These groups are intended to help students be more successful in school.
The second type of small group counseling offered is specific to a special concern or need. These groups are offered to students who share a common concern. Topics include, but are not limited to, Divorce, military deployment, anger management, adjusting to grief or loss, making friends and building self confidence.
Students can be referred for small group counseling by parents, teachers, administrators or though self-referral. Students will not be seen in a group setting without the written permission of a parent or guardian.
Community Resources
Northside ISD Community Counseling Resources
COUNSELING RESOURCES
Emergency Community Mental Health Resources
The Center for Health Care Services, 227 W. Drexel, 78210, Ph: (210) 223-7233
Clarity Child Guidance Center University Health System, 8535 Tom Slick Dr., 78229 Ph: (210) 358-4000
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, 17720 Corporate Woods Dr., 78259, Ph:(210)491-9400
San Antonio Behavioral Hospital, 8550 Huebner Rd., 78240, Ph: (210) 541-5300
Hospital Emergency Rooms
University Health System 4502 Medical Drive, 78229 (210) 358-4000 | Methodist Specialty & Transplant 8026 Floyd Curl Dr. 78229 (210)575-0500
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Additional Resources
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 9-8-8
Call 9-1-1 if you or a family member is having a mental health emergency:
- Ask for a Mental Health Crisis Response Team
Bexar County Behavioral Health Resource Directory