Counselor's Corner

Hi! My name is Estelle Denbrook. I am the new counselor at Center Hill Elementary School. This will be my first year as a school counselor and my first year in Mississippi! I was born and raised in Waconia, Minnesota. I graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelor’s in Special Education (dual emphasis in learning and developmental disabilities). I then worked for eight years as a high school special education teacher, but decided to change my focus within the education system. I completed my Master’s in Professional School Counseling at Minnesota State University Mankato this past May.

I am excited to explore the new things Desoto County and Mississippi have to offer, especially the barbeque! I look forward to meeting all the students and getting to know them throughout the year! Go Mustangs!

We offer classroom guidance activities based on our monthly themed character traits.

August: Friendly - The art of friendship

September: Responsible - Decision making skills / making good choices

October: Kindness-An attitude of gratitude and compassion

November: Hardworking - Doing your best in all situations

December: Respectful - respecting ourselves and others

January: Focused - Setting worthy goals and setting proper priorities

February: Be Positive - Positive mindset

March: Caring - Building a caring community

April: Cooperative - Synergize - working together

May: Persistent - You can succeed

We also provide classroom guidance in the following areas upon teacher request:

* Anger Management
* Bullying Prevention
* Career Awareness and the World of Work
* Conflict Management
* Cooperation
* Diverse Families
* Drug and Alcohol Prevention
* Embracing Differences
* Safety
* Understanding Emotions
* Study Skills

Counselor's Corner

Estelle Denbrook, Counselor

DeSoto County School District Mental Health

Classroom Guidance

Individual and Small Group Counseling