school counselors

School Counseling

Meet Mrs. Maynard

Mrs. Maynard

Mrs. Maynard

Phone: (540)751-2480

Email Mrs. Maynard

Degrees and Certifications:

M.A. Counseling - West Virginia University
B.S. Child Development & Family Studies - West Virginia University
Educational Leadership Graduate Courses - James Madison University

Mrs. Maynard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Family Studies from West Virginia University & a Masters in Counseling with an emphasis in School Counseling from WVU.  Mrs. Maynard is excited to be at Banneker this year. This is Mrs. Maynard's 7th year as a counselor.  Previously, she worked in Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Frederick County Public Schools and Winchester City Schools (in Virginia).

She is currently members of both Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA) and American School Counselor Association (ASCA). It is an honor and privilege to work with students through classroom counseling lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling. She considers herself a lifelong learner and takes advantage of as many professional development and advocacy opportunities as possible!  

Mrs. Maynard has two children of her own. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, and friends. She enjoys teaching and practicing yoga, painting, reading, journaling, knitting, hiking, and playing with her two dogs, Wayne and Poppy!

Mrs. Maynard loves being a school counselor and focuses on serving every student's social, emotional, academic, and career development needs utilizing a comprehensive, data-driven counseling program. She has a heart for creating and implementing programs and interventions that meet the needs of the whole child. She has successfully helped implement innovative supports including trauma-informed practices, restorative responses to behavior, and a school-wide kindness initiative. It is a privilege and honor to work with the wonderful students and families at Banneker Elementary!

Mission/Vision/Beliefs

Mission

The mission of the school counseling program at Banneker Elementary School is to  maximize the  full potential of every student in a collaborative partnership with the school community.  Mrs. Maynard will work to address the individual needs of every student through a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate school counseling program. Mrs. Maynard is an advocate for all students and their families as guided by the American School Counseling Association.

Vision

The students at Banneker Elementary School are innovative learners. They graduate and become responsible citizens who are prepared to be engaged members of the community. They realize their potential and strive to maximize their growth as leaders and lifelong learners. Students use acts of kindness to uplift our world and aim to exhibit cooperation, awesome attitude, respect, excellence, and self-control. Students are equipped to be positive world-changers.

Beliefs

  • Every student will be treated with integrity, surrounded by optimism and seen as capable of achieving high expectations.

  • Every student will have a safe and inclusive environment which requires active participation, mutual respect, and individual accountability of students, parents, school personnel, and community.

  •  Every student will have access to an education experience that is a partnership among students, parents, school, and community that meets the immediate and long-term needs of all students through collaboration or referral. 

  • Every student will interact with adults in the school setting who value relationship, engage in mutual respect, view students through a trauma-informed lens and practice restorative discipline.

  • Every student will be supported by a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program that meets their academic, social/emotional, and career development needs that is led by a school counselor who will abide bny professional school counseling ethics. 

Banneker ES Unified Mental Health Team

Did You Know?

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) created a Mental Health, Wellness and Community Resources webpage for families in need to use during the school closure: Mental Health, Wellness and Community Resources for Families

This resource page provides families with information on Community Resources, Access to Basic Needs, Mental Health and Crisis Counseling, Reducing Stress and Anxiety, Substance Abuse Resources, and Resources to Support Learning.  If you have already done so, we encourage you to

Banneker ES Mental Health Team

Banneker Elementary School’s Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT) – comprised of school counselors, psychologist, and social worker – offers mental health services and supports to enhance student social, emotional, and behavioral growth. This team of school-based mental health professionals works with students, families, school staff, and outside providers to promote a positive school environment that supports student success and ability to cope with challenges through direct (e.g., classroom curriculum, group counseling and individual counseling) and indirect (e.g., collaborating or consulting with staff, families or communities) methods. 

(540)751-2480

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LCPS District Resources

ParentGuidance.org

ParentGuidance.org

ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.