Hello!  You are reading a little paragraph by Mrs. Chemodurow.  I am one of the counselors at Cocopah.  I have a marvelous job because I get to help people.  When students first arrive at Cocopah, they usually aren't familiar with having a counselor available, so I try to make sure they know who I am and what I do.  What do I do?  Well, I try to make sure middle school "works" for everyone.  I can help guide students to understand how to be successful learners.  I help with organizational skills, making friends, resolving social issues, and setting goals.  I help parents understand how important the family is to middle school students.  I help teachers make positive connections with their students.  I schedule parent/teacher conferences, provide information about extracurricular activities, and answer questions.  Mostly, I listen.  I listen when people stop by my room, when they e-mail or blog me, and when they phone me.  Cocopah is a wonderful middle school, and I'm having the time of my life being at school!  thanks, Mrs. Chemodurow