Guidance

Wilfred J. Dunn

Hello! I’m Wilfred J. Dunn, the school counselor. I am so happy to start a great school year at W.O. Lance Elementary School. I am coming to Lanett City Schools with 23 years of teaching experience, 4 of which is in counseling. All 23 years were in the state of Arkansas in the Little Rock School District. I received a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Alabama State University and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock in School Counseling. I have also received a Master’s in human resource management from Wester University. I am a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, INC. and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity. In my leisure time, I love spending time with family and friends.

The primary purpose of the W.O. Lance Elementary School comprehensive guidance program is to provide preventive, proactive, student-centered services in a comprehensive developmental program. The goal is to help students grow emotionally, socially, and academically and become both productive, contributing citizens in our society.

As your school counselor, I will perform the following roles in order to promote positive development in academic, career, and personal/social domains though:

  • individual counseling

  • small group counseling

  • classroom guidance (I.E. Large Group Counseling)

  • attending and participating in academic intervention meetings

  • organizing and administering building testing

  • consulting and collaborative with parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, and students –responding to school crises or emergency situations

  • providing information and resources to parents on a variety of issue

Topics for School Guidance Curriculum Activities as Follows:

  • Character education

  • Self-concept/self-esteem

  • Communication skills

  • Peer relationships

  • Substance abuse (Red Ribbon Week)

  • Career Awareness

  • Study Skills

  • Choice Making Skills

  • Personal Safety

  • Bullying Program

I look forward to serving you! If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email at Email Wilfred J. Dunn or call 334-644-5933.