Tiffany Spalding

tiffany.spalding@pgcps.org

301-817-0484

 

Welcome Parents and Guardians!

My name is Tiffany Spalding and I have been a Professional School Counselor for three years at District Heights Elementary.

I received my bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Bowie State University and my master's degree from Johns Hopkins University.

I am excited and looking forward to working with you and your child!

 

Why Elementary School Counselors?

Elementary school years set the tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skill necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners.

Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, counselors work as a team with the school staff, parents and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere.

By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, school counselors can help all children achieve academic success.

 

                           

At District Heights Elementary we prescribe to 9 character traits:

1. Respect
2. Responsibility
3. Thankful
4. Caring
5. Self-Discipline
6. Cooperative
7. Honesty
8. Good Citizenship
9. Courageous

 

 

 

Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) help students and parents think about future educational, college and career goals.  The plan must be developed collaboratively with the parent, teachers, and other school staff memebers to work together to ensure our children's future success.  Letters will be sent home to schedule a data and time to meet.

 

 

 

1. Make an appointment to talk.    If you have something you want to discuss don't try to catch the teacher before or after school in the hall.  Schedule a meeting and let him/her know what the issue is in advance.
2. Teaching time is uninterrupted. Unless it is an emergency, don't call to chat with the teacher when class is in session.
3. FOR LESS URGENT MATTERS, SEND A NOT OR AN EMAIL.  If you want to update the teacher on a family matter or ask a specific question about schoolwork, writing an email or note is a great way to communicate.  Put a note in your child's folder or write it in his/her planner.
4. Bring a list of questions to conferences.  Keep your meetings with the teacher focused and on-track by creating an agenda of things you want to cover.
5. Volunteer.  Pitch in when your child's teacher asks for help with projects.
6. Say "Thanks!"  Don't forget to thank your child's teacher for all he/she does.  Send a not after report cards or an email when your child raves about a project to let the teacher know he/she is appreciated.

 

Contact

Tiffany Spalding

tiffany.spalding@pgcps.org

301-817-0484 (Office)