Mrs. Leitzen - Elementary School Counselor
Kristy Leitzen
River Ridge CUSD #210
4141 Route 84
Hanover, IL 61041
kleitzen@riverridge210.org
Phone: (815) 858-9005
Fax: (815) 858-9006
The role of the school counselor is to help meet the social and emotional needs of students. I offer individual and group counseling with students whose social or emotional needs are impacting their academic day. Referrals are made through parents, teachers, or the principal.
Each week I also provide classroom lessons to grades PreK - 5 utilizing a program called CharacterStrong - PurposeFull People.
PurposeFull People has three main goals for students: Be Kind, Be Strong, and Be Well.
● Be Kind: Social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts, and leadership.
○These skills are taught alongside Empathy, Respect, & Cooperation
● Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized, and set goals.
○ These skills are taught alongside Responsibility, Courage, & Perseverance
● Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress.
○ These skills are taught alongside Gratitude, Honesty, & Creativity
I look forward to working with all students and families at River Ridge Elementary School. Please feel free to reach out to me any time.