THE "Before"...

Here is a glimpse into my office that caused me many-a-sleepless nights...

This panoramic is a little dark and blurry... I'm sure you're feeling your blood pressure rise and anxiety take over just by looking at it.

 I'd say about 1/5 of the stuff in these pictures belonged to me. The rest is what the previous counselor left.

I went through about 3 piles of binders, books and files this size. I found quite a few things from the early 90s!! (Don't mind the shoe in the bottom picture, I had to get serious about this cleaning/organizing.)

I am happy to announce that there are "after" pictures coming soon, and that my anxiety level has finally leveled. I almost needed counseling myself after the 5 days I spent getting things in order!

Moving In...

I officially have keys to my new office! I started to move in last week, and wow, do I have A LOT of work to do! The counselor before me retired and left everything. I mean, everything. Including her Chapstick. There is a lot of great stuff in there, but also a lot of outdated items. I need at least one good day just to go through it all.

Overall, it's a great space and I have lots of decorating ideas going through my brain on how to make it my own. There will be lots of blues, kraft paper, and gold! I plan on posting some very scary 'before' pictures, and hopefully, some cheery 'after' pictures very soon. Stay tuned!

Until then, I did create some confidentiality posters to hang up. They're my first official counseling item in my TPT store: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cranberry . So go and check them out! : )

Introduction

Hi, I'm Jaimee Granberry and I will be starting my first year as a school counselor on July 31st! I am so excited to blog/journal about my experience. I will be working at a K-4 Title I campus in Texas and am beyond excited to begin the new school year and meet the amazing kids and families I will be working with. I feel so blessed that I am able to pursue my passion of counseling.

I have been in education for the last 9 years, teaching in 3rd-6th classrooms (two years bilingual), and most recently as an Instructional Coach working with K-6th teachers in all subject areas. I received my masters from the BEST counseling program at The University of North Texas.

Bear with me as I get things just the way I want here on the blog!

Thanks for following along!

A picture of my family.