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
Patty Edwards
6TH 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
7TH GRADE
I have been a counselor in CCSD for 21 years. Born and raised in Clark County, I graduated from Green Valley HS, then went on to get her Bachelor's degree at Utah State University, and her 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!
Lauren Argier
8TH GRADE
Hello! My name is Lauren Argier and I love being a part of the Miller family! I’m looking forward to getting to know my students and families. In my free time, I like to bake, garden and attend my kid's sporting events. I love animals and have a cat named Molly. I’ve been a school counselor for elementary, middle, and high school, but middle school is my favorite! I’m here for your student’s social, emotional, and academic/career needs. My door is always open, so feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I'm looking forward to a great school year!
Karen Davis
SAFE SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL
Karen Davis is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada where she attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas, earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Child Welfare. Proven track record of working with families, Karen has over (20) twenty years of experience working with the Department of Family Service in the field of Adoption, Child Abuse and Neglect.
Dedicated to continuing to serve the community, Karen has over (5) five years of providing needed support to Elementary, Middle and High School aged students, families, and school administration within a variety of settings.
Adept in conflict resolution, safe physical management, and restorative justice methods, Karen brings forth a strong understanding of working with underserved youth, focusing on students' strengths, rather than their deficits.
“One of my greatest strengths is the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders while facilitating collaboration, growth, and achievement. I am passionate about improving awareness about mental health and working to ensure students receive the best support to achieve academic goals. I am confident that my experiences in working with high-achieving and underserved scholars will assist in attaining positive outcomes”.
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Karen Davis, LMSW
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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