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Mrs. Beth VanBurenSkyview School Counselor610-489-5000 ext. 34209
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Individual Counseling
Individual CounselingThe School Counselors at Skyview are available to meet with students for individual counseling sessions throughout the year. Students may be referred by a parent, teacher or the child can request their own appointment to see the counselor.
Students who would like to have an appointment with the school counselor will find appointment request slips in each classroom at Skyview. Students are encouraged to fill out the slip and give it to the counselor or to a teacher to give to the counselor. Appointments will be made for the following day or as soon as possible. If it is an emergency situation, the counselor will prioritize the appointment.
Students come see their counselor for a variety of reasons which may include the following:
* friendship issues
* conflict resolution
* problem solving
* academic support
* changes and transitions
* loss of a loved one
* questions about school
* wanting to get involved in something at school
...and more.
Individual counseling sessions may be brief or require more than one session. The school counselor's goal is to help students resolve personal/social/emotional issues so that they can be the best person and learner they can be. -
Small Group Counseling
The School Counselors at Skyview meet with students in small groups to deliver portions of the School Counseling Curriculum.Small groups enhance skill building by allowing students to practice skills in a smaller, more structured setting, and to give and receive feedback and provide support/encouragement to and from their peers. Small groups enhance the delivery of school counseling services to students in an effective, efficient manner.Examples of Small Groups Include:Girls' GroupBoys' GroupGetting OrganizedStudy SkillsGrief and LossChanging FamiliesNew to Methacton/ SkyviewBLAST- Being Leaders And Serving TogetherMindfulnessStudents participate in small groups during flex time, lunch time, and / or 8th period. -
Counseling Core Curriculum
Pennsylvania Common Core and Student Interpersonal Skill Standards. The Methacton Education Technology Standards (METS) are also infused throughout the program as applicable.The curriculum is delivered to students through individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance lessons as well as through school wide programming.Topics presented through the Classroom Guidance Lessons include:Grade 5* Introduction to the School Counselor* Student Success Skills- organization, study skills, goal setting* Career Exploration and Interest Inventory* Character Development and ExplorationGrade 6* Character! It Counts! (TRRFCC)* Cyber Citizenship* Student Success Skills* Career/ Job Readiness and Skills -
Role of the School Counselor
The role of the school counselor is defined by the American School Counseling Association and upheld by the Methacton School District School Counselors.Here at Skyview Upper Elementary School, the role of the school counselor is to implement a developmental guidance program that is aligned to the standards of the American School Counseling National Model of School Counseling Programs, to Pennsylvania's Core Curriculum standards, and to Pennsylvania's Career and Education standards.
Components of the School Counseling Program include program foundation, program management, delivery of the program, and accountability. The delivery of the program includes individual counseling, small group counseling, classroom guidance lessons, parent educational sessions, and school wide programming.
Through the developmental school counseling program and the use of data, the Skyview School Counselors assist students to achieve academic success, become career/work ready, and become persons of Character.
The School Counselors at Skyview are an integral part of the educational setting, creating a safe and supportive school climate for all students in which learning and personal growth occur, and in meeting individualized student needs.The School Counselors at Skyview are agents of systemic change, leaders in education, professionals who collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, community members, and outside agencies as they advocate for students and for the school counseling program. -
Career Awareness
The Skyview Counselors help all students explore a variety of career and work options, post secondary education opportunities, and learn about themselves in terms of personal interests, skills and abilities throughout the year.Classroom Career Lessons are brought to all students that assist them in their knowledge of their personal interests, abilities and skills and in developing an awareness of a multitude of careers and jobs that they can explore.Career Day is an annual event that is planned at Skyview for both 5th and 6th grade students. The event gives students an opportunity to interact with individuals who work in a variety of fields and to learn more about careers and post secondary options.Throughout the year at Skyview, through many experiences such as these and others, the PA Career/Work Standards are met as mandated by Chapter 339 of PA School Code. -
Character Counts
Character Counts at Skyview!Skyview Upper Elementary School has received distinction of being a National School of Character and a State School of Character!
The Skyview learning community is built on these pillars: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.Staff have received formal training on the Character Counts philosophy. Professional Staff utilize the pillars to reiterate positive pro-social behavior each and every day.Students are involved in planning monthly activities that reinforce the Character Counts way of life.Students are recognized on morning announcements weekly for demonstrating pillar-ific choices.Skyview Celebrates Annual National Character Counts! Week
Each month a pillar is featured:November~ ResponsibilityDecember~ CitizenshipJanuary~ RespectFebruary~ CaringMarch~ FairnessApril~ Trustworthiness -
Parent Resources
Parent Resources
The Skyview School Counselors are a resource to parents and guardians, too!
You are encouraged to contact your child's school counselor to discuss any social, emotional or academic concerns you may have for your child. Together, we can support your child during stressful situations and transitions.If you would like to meet with your child's counselor, please call to schedule.Mrs. Hiller, 610-489-5000 extension 34208Mrs. VanBuren, 610-489-5000 extension 34209Referrals to community resources are also available.Parent programs are offered throughout the school year as well. -
Informational Resources
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Meet Mrs. VanBuren
MEET THE COUNSELOR - MRS. VANBURENGreetings, and welcome to Skyview, my name is Beth VanBuren. I came to the Methacton School District for the start of the September 2002 school year. Prior to joining the district I was an elementary counselor in Chester County and a special education teacher in Massachusetts.I grew up in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Earned my Bachelor Degree from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York with studies in the areas of sociology, psychology and child/ family development. After completion of college I enrolled at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts and earned a Master of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in School Counseling.It brings me great pleasure and pride to be working as a school counselor. I actually had goals of becoming a school counselor that go back to my early days of school. As a young child, I remember the positive impact my elementary school counselor had on me. Further, my eighth grade yearbook actually predicted that I would grow up to one day be a school counselor.My professional life is balanced by my first loves as a wife and mother. My husband is an educator as well and has been since he graduated from college. Our two daughters bring us great joy. Becoming a parent has been the best thing in the world for me. My role as a mother has helped me learn to become a better person both personally and professionally. I believe that I have developed a greater understanding and compassion for the challenges that children and their parents encounter each day.I have also recently pursued a health and wellness goal. Since fall of 2011 I have been running in local runs and half marathons in Philadelphia. I encourage others to find ways for personal improvement and wellness.I look forward to another great school year at Skyview with our fantastic school community. Let's soar HAWKS! -
Meet Mrs. Hiller
Hello Skyview Families,
I am very excited to be part of the excellent staff here at Skyview. My prior counseling experience is as a middle school counselor in Marlboro, NJ and as a SAP Counselor, where I worked in all four of the elementary schools in Hatboro-Horsham. I attended The College of New Jersey for both my undergraduate education as well as graduate school, where I received my M.A. in School Counseling.
I love getting to know students and helping them to learn skills to be their most successful. Personally, I have a daughter that is in elementary school and a son that is in middle school. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, visiting the beach (I was lucky to grow up in a small town near the “shore”), and attending as many concerts as I can.
Please reach out to me anytime. I look forward to partnering with you to support your child!
-Angel Hiller
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Methacton School Counseling Program Mission Statement
Methacton School Counseling Program
Mission StatementThe Methacton School District Counseling Program maximizes student potential in academic, career, personal and social development. The program encourages student success through collaboration with families, staff, and community.Skyview School Counseling ProgramIn accordance with the Methacton School Counseling Program mission, the mission of the Skyview School Counseling Program is to ensure that all students develop the academic, personal/social and career related skills that they need to become successful students, lifelong learners, and persons of exemplary Character.
