Hello, my name is Grace Ann Parisi. I am the school counselor for Columbus, Hilltop and Roosevelt Schools.
My role as the school counselor is to provide individual counseling, small group counseling and large group counseling. Individual counseling allows me to meet and work with your child one on one. A specific topic is discussed during these sessions. Small group counseling usually consists of four to six members. Again, a specific topic, such as bullying, conflict resolution, conflict management, self-esteem or social issues is discussed. The benefit of a small group is that the children learn from each other. During the school year large group counseling may also take place. These groups consist of classroom lessons. The benefit of classroom lessons is that you can reach a large group of students in a small amount of time.
I maintain open communication between classroom teachers, the principal, the special area teachers, parents, special services, related service providers and community resource providers.
If you would like to talk to me about a concern that you have, please call me. My schedule is listed below:
| Monday and Wednesday | Columbus School |
| Tuesday and Thursday | Hilltop School |
| Friday | Roosevelt School |
From time to time, I have been asked by parents for suggestions regarding books that elementary school aged children can read on topics that may affect their lives.
Below is a list of children’s books regarding topics including bullying, friendship, and divorce:
| The Sandbox | Jenette Stone | Conflict Resolution |
| Nobody Knew What To Do | Becky Ray McCain | Bullying |
| The Boy Who Grew Flowers | Jen Wojtowicz | Kindness |
| Our Friendship Rules | Peggy Moss | Loyalty |
| Do Unto Otters | Laurie Keller | Manners |
| Jack's Talent | Maryann Cocca-Leffler | Self-esteem |
| Full Mouse, Empty Mouse | Dina Zeckhausen | Food & Feelings |
| Mookey the Monkey Gets Over Being Teased | Heather Lonczak | Bullying |
| Jenny Is Scared | Shuman | Anxiety |
| I Want it Now! | Chris Loftis | Frustration |
| When I Feel Angry | Cornelia Maude Spelman | Anger |
| My Mouth is a Volcano | Julia Cook | Anger |
| Emily Breaks Free | Linda Talley | Teasing |
| Mr. Peabody's Apple | Madonna | Rumors |
| Mr. Worry | Holly L. Niner | OCD |
| Is a Worry Worrying You? | Ferida Wolf & Harriet May Savitz | Anxiety |
| Gentle Willow | Joyce C. Mills | Grief |
| Was it the Chocolate Pudding? | Sandra Levins | Divorce |
| The Big Beautiful Brown Box | Larry Dane Brimner | Communication |
| Unique Monique | Maria Rousaki | Self-esteem |
| Just the Way You Are | Marcus Pfister | Self-esteem |
| The Way I Feel | Janan Cain | Feelings |
| The Blue Ribbon Day | Katie Couric | Friendship |
| Don't Squeal Unless it's a Big Deal | Jeanie Franz Ransom | Tattling |
| Me First | Helen Lester | Pushiness |
| The Gulps | Rosemary Wells | Obesity |
| Mind Your Manners in School | Arianna Candell | Manners / Rules |
| Leo the Lightning Bug | Eric Drachman | Perseverance |
| Make Someone Smile | Judy Lalli | Conflic Resolution |
| Hands Are Not For Hitting | Martine Agassi | Behavior |
| Feet Are Not For Hurting | Elizabeth Verdick | Behavior |
| Words Are Not For Hurting | Elizabeth Verdick | Behavior |
| My Secret Bully | Trudy Ludwig | Bullying |
| Simon's Hook | Karen Gedig Burnett | Teasing & Put-Downs |
| Enemy Pie | Derek Munson | Friendship |
| How To Be a Friend | Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown | Friendship |
| Tyler Tames the Testing Tiger | Janet M. Bender, M. Ed. | Test Anxiety |