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School Counselor
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Mrs. Kim Dowdell
I was born and raised on Long Island where I still reside with my husband Bill and my two children Conor (17) and Paige (13). I graduated from St. Mary's High School in Manhasset and received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from St. John's University and a Masters Degree in Counselor Education from Queens College.
This will be my second year at St. Agnes Cathedral School as the school counselor. Prior to working at St. Agnes I worked as an adjunct professor and academic advisor at Nassau Community College for 19 years. While I've enjoyed working at the collegiate level my heart is with K-8. Through collaboration with school staff, administration, and parents my goal for all children at St. Agnes is student success socially and academically, ensuring your children become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow!
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am and avid excerciser and runner and enjoy coaching my daughter in CYO Basketball.
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google classroom
Please refer to my google classroom page for available resources during this confusing time. Utilize these links to help your children understand and cope. Please email me directly (email at bottom of this page) for Google Classroom code.NEW***
Discipline & Children: Many families have reached out to me regarding negative behavior at home. The Child Mind Institute is a wonderful website that covers many topics to help support families and children.
https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/discipline/
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Supporting Families During Covid-19
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/parent-checklist.html
What exactly is Coronavirus? Can I get it? What can I do to stay safe? And what can I do if I'm feeling worried about Coronavirus? Get those answers here!
https://youtu.be/kiVpWZBXLug
Parenting amid COVID-19: Expert tips on how to help kids at home.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/02/parenting-amid-covid-19-expert-tips-how-help-kids-home/5109387002/
Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
Tips for parents homeschooling during the Coronavirus Pandemic:
https://www.today.com/parents/how-homeschool-during-coronavirus-crisis-t176020
Home-Schooling Tweens and Teens During Coronavirus School Closings
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/well/family/coronavirus-school-closings-homeschooling-tweens-teens.html
TEXT COVID19NC to 888777 for updates from Nassau County
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virtue of the month
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St. agnes pray for us
St. Agnes,
Although you were only a child, you believed that Jesus was always with you:
"Help us to remember that he is also with us, and to remain true to his presence."
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Kim Dowdellkdowdell5546stagnes-school.orgSchool Counselor
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