I'm Ms. Leland, the School Counselor at Nancy B. Jefferson Alternative High School.
As the school counselor, I provide direct assistance and advocacy for all students working to make sure their social emotional, academic, and postsecondary needs are met. I am in partnership with Cook County, the community, parents, staff, and students to ensure success for all students. My dedicated support enhances the overall positive, safe, nurturing environment, where students are able to maximize their true learning potential.
Nancy B. Jefferson’s School Counseling program:
The mission of Nancy B. Jefferson’s school counseling program is to inspire young adolescents, as they grow intellectually and developmentally. Our goal is to help children develop critical thinking skills to ensure academic and postsecondary success. Furthermore, by cultivating our student’s academic potential, they become life long learners, are able to positively contribute to society, and live socially responsible lives.
As the school counselor, I provide direct assistance and advocacy for all students working to make sure their social emotional, academic, and postsecondary needs are met. I am in partnership with Cook County, the community, parents, staff, and students to ensure success for all students. My dedicated support enhances the overall positive, safe, nurturing environment, where students are able to maximize their true learning potential.
Nancy B. Jefferson’s School Counseling program:
The mission of Nancy B. Jefferson’s school counseling program is to inspire young adolescents, as they grow intellectually and developmentally. Our goal is to help children develop critical thinking skills to ensure academic and postsecondary success. Furthermore, by cultivating our student’s academic potential, they become life long learners, are able to positively contribute to society, and live socially responsible lives.