Counseling

What does a school counselor do?

RXPI School Counselors advocate for the school community while focusing on the overall well-being of students through fostering positive relationships.

Counselors follow guidelines of ASCA (American School Counselor Association). We work in three main domains with students.

Personal/Social-working with students around skills to be successful citizens, coping skills around trauma/depression/anxiety/other struggles, peer conflict, grief and loss, concerns outside of school.

Postsecondary-getting students ready to complete state mandated ICAP (Individualized Career and Academic Planning) in grades 7-12. All grade levels answer three core questions: Who am I (interests and strengths)?, What are my options (postsecondary options in careers, college and the military)?, and How do I get there (what are the steps, goals and actions needed to meet my goals after graduation)?

Academic-supporting students being in the right classes to graduate, seeking supports for students to be able to succeed, identifying interventions and support plans to help students reach their goals.

Counselors also support students and their communities in many other ways; offering resources in the school and community for success, mental health support and family needs.

Safety is a big priority and we support students around thoughts of harm, suicide and harm to others.

RXP Counselor

Hello! My name is Tanya Marchman, and I’m proud to serve as the school counselor at Roxborough Primary School. My role is to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of all students. I work with students individually, in small groups, and in classrooms to help them develop important skills like problem-solving, friendship-building, and emotional regulation.

I’m also here to support families and teachers by providing resources, guidance, and a listening ear. Whether a student is having a tough day, struggling with friendships, or just needs someone to talk to, my door is always open. My goal is to help every child feel safe, valued, and confident as they grow and learn.

Please feel free to visit my website or reach out if you have any questions or if there’s any way I can support your child!

RXI Counselor

Rachel grew up in beautiful Colorado, where she developed a love for the outdoors and a strong sense of adventure and excitement. Before pursuing her passion and what she believes is her true calling of helping children, she spent over 15 years in corporate America where she gained invaluable skills in communication, team building, problem-solving, and supporting others. But her lifelong dream of working with kids in a school setting, encouraging, and helping support them as they navigate the social-emotional, and academic challenges of childhood led her to make a career change, and she hasn't looked back since. Rachel is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space for students to feel supported and understood, and is eager to help steer them through the ups and downs of growing up. Both Rachel's mother and sister are teachers so she has a strong appreciation for their dedication and hard work and views them as invaluable partners in her work as a counselor. When Rachel isn't working, you can find her spending time with her husband, and two hairless Sphynx cats, or at a local track or mountain trail enjoying her passion for riding dirt bikes!