Counselor's Corner
(702)799-2260 Ext. 4300
Hello and welcome to our Counselor’s Corner page! We’re here to help our students focus on academic achievement, social/emotional development and career exploration. There is a counselor assigned to each grade level. We also have a safe school professional and a safe school counselor.
Counselors offer support in areas including:
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Peer relationships
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Decision making skills
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Communication and conflict resolution
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Fostering self-awareness, acceptance, and diversity
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Teaching time management and organizational skills
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Crisis intervention for students and parents
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Academic Planning
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Small group counseling and Social/Emotional lessons
Wendy Duran
6TH GRADE
Welcome Bobcats!
My career in education began in 2000. I taught special education for many years and taught all grades kindergarten through college. My career has taken me many places including the Navajo Reservation, the Tohono O’Odham Reservation on the border of Mexico, and a maximum security juvenile prison where I both taught in a classroom and completed my counseling internship.
I have been in CCSD since 2008 and a counselor since 2013. My counseling experience has been in both middle and high school settings. I am passionate about my role of helping inform and empower students while also teaching them to manage their own mental health on a daily basis.
Outside of school, my favorite thing to do is to travel. I have taken over 100 international trips, but my favorite place to go is WALT DISNEY WORLD!
My goal every day is to positively impact each person with whom I interact. What makes us different is what makes us special and I work to ensure that all my students believe that about themselves and are confident in their abilities to achieve their dreams. At the end of the day, the world will be a more or less kind and compassionate place because of your presence… CHOOSE KINDNESS!
Patty Edwards
7TH GRADE
Hello Miller families! My name is Patty Edwards and I am so excited about being a Bobcat this year! I started off my educational career as a physical education teacher and have now been a middle school school counselor for the past 9 years. Most of my free time is spent taking my 10 year old son to taekwondo tournaments and soccer games. I love being a sports mom! I look forward to meeting you all and getting to know you better this school year. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns, I am here to help in any way that I can!
Julie Davidson
8TH GRADE
I have been a counselor in CCSD for 23 years. Born and raised in Clark County, I graduated from Green Valley HS, then went on to get my Bachelor's degree at Utah State University, and my Master's degree from UNLV.
I have both elementary and middle school experience and absolutely love working with children and adolescents!
When I'm not devoting my time and attention to my students, I am devoting everything to my three children, husband, and dog- Ricky Bobby. I love being outdoors, exercising, hiking, baking, spending time with my family, going on family vacations, and going to the movies (with LOTS of popcorn and Coke/Coke Zero).
My motto is "Don't knock it till you try it" and I believe in a growth mindset. The power of "YET" is powerful and awesome. All students can learn and be successful. They may not know how to do something or be good at something....YET! In addition, I'm a HUGE fan of teaching children how to handle situations on their own because it is so empowering for children when they can! Please reach out for any sort of support, resources or community referrals. I'm here to support all Miller families and students!
HARLEY
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT BOBDOG
Harley has been supporting middle school students for 6 years, with the last 3 spent here at Miller. Don’t let his one eye fool you—nothing slows him down when it comes to spreading joy and comfort around campus! Whether he’s greeting students with his signature tail wag, offering stress relief during tough days, or just reminding us all to pause and smile, Harley takes his role as “Assistant Pugsible” very seriously. He’s a vital member of our Miller family, proving every day that sometimes the best support comes on four paws.
Homework Help/Tutoring
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Henderson Libraries: https://hendersonlibraries.com/homework-help
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Khan Academy: This is an online resource that provides students with video instruction and practice problems to assist with learning concepts. Extensive support is available for K-12 mathematics extending past Calculus. Families can visit http://khanacademy.org for assistance.
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CK-12 Foundation: This website provides a library of free online textbooks, study guides, videos, exercises. Flashcards and real world applications for over 5,000 concepts to assist with K-12 mathematics and science concepts. Families can visit http://www.ck12.org for assistance.
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IXL: Math practice https://www.ixl.com/
Resources
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Mobile Crisis: The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) was created to provide crisis intervention and support to Nevada families dealing with a behavioral or mental health crisis. It’s mobile so they can come to you. 702.486.7865 http://www.knowcrisis.com/
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Adam’s Place: A non-profit organization that helps kids and families deal with grief and loss. https://adamsplacelv.org/about/ 702.202.3891
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The Harbor: This center offers mentoring, drug education, conflict resolution, anger control, social skills training, job skills development, counseling sessions, cognitive behavior therapy, behavioral health services and a variety of other programs. https://theharborlv.com/ 702.455.6912
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Montevista Hospital: Montevista Hospital offers free, confidential, onsite level-of-care assessment by a licensed behavioral health professional. Treatment options will be explored with you in accordance with your specific needs. https://www.montevistahospital.com/ 702.251.1371
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UNLV: provides accessible, high quality, evidence based mental health care.
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Anxiety
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Depressive symptoms
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Poor Emotional Regulation
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Grief & Loss
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Familial conflict
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Unhealthy Behaviors
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Lack of Motivation
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Stress
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Compassion Fatigue
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Burnout
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Social Isolation
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