School Counselor
Hello, my name is Leanne Blanchard and I am the High School Counselor for Boone Central High School. I grew up right here in Albion, Nebraska. Following my high school graduation in 1992, I attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to earn my bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. From there I began my career as an educator and I have taught special education for over twenty years. I have also served as a behavior and inclusion consultant and a special education administrator. Throughout my career, I earned a master's degree in secondary school counseling from the University of Nebraska - Kearney and a master's degree in school administration from Concordia University in Seward.
I am married to AAron Blanchard, who also grew up here in Albion. We have five children; Cheynelle, Sierra, Taylor, Molly, and Emmett.
My role and responsibilities as the high school counselor include:
Helping students
- manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
-short-term counseling
-referrals for long-term support
-school counseling classroom lessons
Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, workforce)
-individual student academic planning and goal setting, schedule development, process support, etc.
-schedule and plan ACT testing and other assessment opportunities
-school counseling classroom lessons
Advocate for their own educational needs
-collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/ community for student success
-supporting/advocating for students at individual education plan meetings, 504 meetings, and other student-focused meetings
-data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges
-acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students
I am excited to continue to serve in my hometown and in a district, that is as passionate about its students’ success as I am. Please reach out to me if there is anything I can do to support you or your student.
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Mrs. Leanne Blanchard High School Counselor Behavioral Awareness Point of Contact Boone Central Schools Office: (402) 395-2134 Ext. 134 E: lblanchard@boonecentral.esu7.org W: https://www.boonecentral.org A: 605 S 6th St, Albion, NE 68620 |