My Nguyen
Hello Raptors! My name is My Nguyen and this will be my 5th year serving as a School Counselor. I am a native Houstonian who absolutely loves to eat her way through the city. My husband and I absolutely love traveling, immersing ourselves in different cultures, foods, and taking in the beautiful, jaw dropping landscapes of this great earth. I've recently found joy in bread making, reading action filled fantasy novels, and doing yoga. On any given day, you could find me spending time with loved ones, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, or sleeping--because rest is important! I am excited to be here and to be a part of something amazing.
Email: my.nguyen@lcisd.org
Sherri Polk
Hello Raptors! My name is Sherri Polk, and I am excited to join the Randle Elementary Family as a School Counselor. I have had the distinct pleasure of serving students and families as a teacher, counselor, and assistant principal during my career. As a school counselor I am committed to helping all students be successful academically, emotionally, and socially. In my free time away from work, I enjoy spending time with my granddaughter and grand dog, family, traveling, cooking, and relaxing at the beach whenever I can.
Email: sherri.polk@lcisd.org
What is the role of a school counselor?
As a school counselor, I have the opportunity to work with all students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community to ensure that all students can achieve academic and social success. School Counseling services are delivered in four specific ways:
- School Guidance Curriculum - designing, structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific competencies in all grades PK-5 (personal/social, academic, career) and driven by the needs of the school population
- Individual Student Planning - assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)
- Responsive Services - meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer mediation, information-providing)
- System Support - school-wide program planning and implementation. As well as consulting with other professionals, coordination of various supports for students and families.
Each month during the 2024 - 2025 school year, Lamar CISD will recognize one of the Six Pillars of Character as part of the District’s Whole Child Health and Wellness initiative.
The Six Pillars of Character are the core ethical values that help instill a positive school climate for students and create a culture of kindness, making schools a safe environment for students to learn.
The character traits for 2024 - 2025 are:
- Trustworthiness – September
- Respect – October
- Responsibility – November/December
- Fairness – January/February
- Caring – March
- Citizenship – April/May
To learn more about the Six Pillars of Character, visit the Character Counts website.
The No Place for Hate® initiative provides educators and students with the resources to ensure that anti-bias and diversity education are an integral part of the school curriculum. No Place for Hate® also helps to create and sustain inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and have the opportunity to succeed by promoting respect for individual difference while challenging bigotry and prejudice. Launched in schools in 2001, the popular initiative has been embraced by hundreds of campuses throughout the Southwest region, including many in the Houston, Austin/Central Texas and El Paso areas.
Family Support Resources
- LCISD HOPE Line/ Línea de HOPE del Distrito 832-223-4673 24/7 Línea de Apoyo en Crisis/Crisis Line
- Mental Health America Finding Help/Apoyo de Salud Mental - Please click link here.
- National Crisis Text Line/ Línea Nacional para apoyo en Crisis en Texto - Please click link here.
- National Alliance On Mental Illness/ Alianza Nacional en Salud Mental – Please click link here.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services/Servicios de salud mental y abuso de sustancias – Please click link here.
- 7 Cups Emotional Support/ Soporte Emocional “7 Cups” – Please click link here.
- Catholic Charities/ Caridad Catolica - Please click link here.
- Texana -please click link here Offering services over the phone/ Ofreciendo servicios telefónicos
- Sugar Land Office: 281-276-4400
- Rosenberg Office: 281-342-6384
- Individuals can also call the Crisis Helpline at 1-800-633-5686
Family Support Links
Hello Raptors! My name is Sherri Polk, and I am excited to join the Randle Elementary Family as a School Counselor. I have had the distinct pleasure of serving students and families as a teacher, counselor, and assistant principal during my career. As a school counselor I am committed to helping all students be successful academically, emotionally, and socially. In my free time away from work, I enjoy spending time with my granddaughter and grand dog, family, traveling, cooking, and relaxing at the beach whenever I can.
Email: sherri.polk@lcisd.org
What is the role of a school counselor?
As a school counselor, I have the opportunity to work with all students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community to ensure that all students can achieve academic and social success. School Counseling services are delivered in four specific ways:
- School Guidance Curriculum - designing, structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific competencies in all grades PK-5 (personal/social, academic, career) and driven by the needs of the school population
- Individual Student Planning - assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)
- Responsive Services - meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer mediation, information-providing)
- System Support - school-wide program planning and implementation. As well as consulting with other professionals, coordination of various supports for students and families.
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