Welcome to Morterboard

Last update: 09/12/23

Your place to find your ACE
A - Academic support
           C - College / Career Support
 E - Emotional Support

MRS. MORTER
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Robinson High School 
 Serving the International Baccalaureate population

 ACADEMIC SUPPORT

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Do you want to improve your academic success?  Want to know how to work smarter, not harder?  Let's team up to win!  

• Time management 
• Learning styles 
• Scheduling
• Tutoring
• Summer options

COLLEGE / CAREER SUPPORT

• Curious about where to go next?
• What program is right for me?
• What are the current trends in college admissions and beyond?
• What do I need to do now to start planning for my future?
• What are the hot careers?

I've got you covered! I enjoy staying on top of the latest trends in 21st century careers and those colleges that will help you reach your career goals. I find a way to make sure I attend professional development opportunities at the state, national, and international levels.
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I never work in isolation. You shouldn't either. I frequently team up with other stakeholders to enhance student success. Make sure you are well-connected. Ask me how!

Being a high school student presents unique challenges that may require emotional support. Sometimes you need someone who will listen. Someone who has two ears and one mouth! I frequently use Solution Focused Brief Counseling strategies to help you find your "happy place." You might hear me say, "Do more of what works and less of what doesn't." It's all about finding your balance and keeping your balance.
A special thank you to Dr. Russ Sabella, Professor, Department of Counseling in the College of Health Professions & Social Work, Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. I recently attended one of his workshops entitled "Working with Anxious Children and Teens: Strategies and Best Practices." Dr. Sabella has shared all of his resources at no charge to all Professional School Counselors.

HOW TO REACH ME

You can reach me by email at lesley.morter@hcps.net or you can call 272-3006 ext. 298. The best way to reach me for non-urgent matters is to email me. Regular office hours are in place between the hours of 7:30 - 3:30 M-F. If I am unavailable, other School Counselors are available to help you.
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"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you

​ think." — Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh

All the Tools You Need to Succeed

When there's a will, there's a way.  Together we can help find the right tools that work for you to help you find success and build upon it.  It's easier to build children than it is to repair adults.  The earlier you develop the right tools for the right situation, the greater success you will achieve.