Welcome

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! My name is Reyna Watson, and I am the school counselor for students in Pre-K through 2nd grade at Ridgeland Elementary School. It is an honor to have the opportunity to work with our students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.

As a school counselor, my goal is to support the academic, career, and social-emotional growth of every student. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where all children feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, individual counseling, and collaboration with teachers and families, I work to help students develop the skills they need to be successful both in school and in life.

Every day as a school counselor is a new adventure, and I genuinely look forward to coming to work each day to support our students. Whether celebrating successes, helping students navigate challenges, or encouraging them to achieve their goals, I am committed to being a positive resource for our school community.

I strongly believe that a successful school experience is built on a partnership between school and home. Open communication and collaboration are essential in helping students thrive. If you ever have questions, concerns, or would like additional information about counseling services, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email.

I am excited about the opportunities that this school year will bring and look forward to working together to make the 2026–2027 school year a positive, productive, and rewarding experience for all students. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child's educational journey.

The mission of the Ridgeland Elementary School Counselors is to assist all students in grades Pre-K to 5 in their quest to become lifelong learners who are responsible and productive citizens. We are committed to providing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students in a safe and nurturing environment as well as partnering with all stakeholders to provide evidence-based supports which empower student growth in academic and personal and social growth and career exploration.

The School Counselors of Ridgeland Elementary School will help to provide a safe, warm and encouraging environment in which students will be expected to work to reach their fullest potential in the areas of academic, career and social/emotional development. We are committed to advocating for each and every one of our students and in helping them to live healthy, happy, responsible and productive lives as citizens who respect themselves and others.

Ridgeland Elementary School Counseling Belief Statements:

1. We believe that ALL students can learn and achieve academic success when they are encouraged and nurtured in a respectful environment;

2. We believe that advocating for ALL students’ social and emotional health will encourage academic development as well as future success;

3. We believe the school counselor’s role is to provide a developmental school counseling program to meet the needs of ALL students through a data-driven guidance curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services and system support;

4. The school program at Ridgeland Elementary School will promote: an understanding of and respect for self and others; problem-solving and positive decision-making; skills for learning and emotional-management; and influencing the academic habits of career success.