High 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
- Helping students 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
- Helping students 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 at 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.
Mrs. Leanne Blanchard
Office: 402-395-2134 Ext. 134
E: lblanchard@boonecentral.esu7.org