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Mrs. Laura Moreira

For the past 14 years, I have dedicated my career to elementary education, teaching students in grades 1 through 4. During this time, I developed a deep understanding of the vital role schools play in shaping not only academic achievement but also the emotional well-being of every child. While teaching has always been a passion of mine, I discovered my true calling in supporting students' emotional and social development, which led me to pursue a master’s degree in school counseling. Over the past 5 years, I have served as a school counselor at both the elementary and middle school levels, working closely with students, families, and educators to create safe, supportive learning environments. I am deeply committed to educating the whole child—nurturing their emotional health alongside academic growth. My combined experience as a classroom teacher and school counselor gives me a unique perspective and the ability to connect with students in meaningful ways. I look forward to continuing this important work and making a lasting impact in the lives of the students and communities I serve.

Confidentiality Statement

  • School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives (ASCA Code of Ethics).

    The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:

    • To support the students right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardian and staff members
    • To explain the meaning and limits of confidentiality to students in developmentally appropriate terms
    • To provide appropriate disclosure and informed consent regarding the counseling relationship and confidentiality
    • To inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when: Student poses a danger to self or others, Court ordered disclosure, Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel
    • To keep personal notes separate from educational records and not disclose their contents except when privacy exceptions exist
    • To seek guidance from supervisors and appropriate legal advice when their records are subpoenaed
    • To assert their belief that information shared by students is “confidential” and should not be revealed without the student’s consent
    • To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA)