GIRL POWER NOVEMBER 2013 | Page 9

Mentor of the Month Mentor of the Month Rebecca Moore You have such an amazing way of connecting with others. Through your experience as a guidance counselor, what is the biggest issue with girls in school and what is your approach to dealing with the issue? Biggest issue. Well I feel there are two big issues, but they go hand in hand. One is image and two is bullying. With my experience as a teacher, guidance counselor and now assistant principal I have worked really hard to build a personal relationship with each girl. I think it is really important to listen to them and find a way for them to communicate openly. Sometimes that means one on one, in a small group and sometimes journaling. When it comes to dealing with these two issues it really depends on the individual for which approach I will use. I have found journaling with girl ́