Social Emotional Learning
What is Social-Emotional Learning? Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs help youth and adults learn and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enrich their personal and academic lives. Studies have . . .
Meet Mrs. Chapuis
Secondary Professional School Counselor
Mrs. Chapuis began working at Van Buren County CSD in the fall of 2000. She worked for 15 years as the MOC (Multi-Occupations Coordinator). After completing her master's degree in professional school counseling through Buena Vista . . .
Meet Mrs. Howk
Douds Center Elementary Professional School Counselor
Mrs. Howk is excited to begin her career with Van Buren Co. this year! Previously, she has worked as an elementary school counselor and as an elementary general education teacher. She was the commencement speaker at . . .
Meet Ms. Hardcastle
Harmony Center Elementary Counselor
Lillian Hardcastle has been working as a School Counselor since 2023. She graduated from Iowa Wesleyan University in 2021 with her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Education Foundations with a minor in Juvenile Justice and Youth with . . .
