Amber Basom
Hello Lakewood Elementary! I hope that all of you had a restful and enjoyable summer. I am very excited to start this school year and I look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting our new families, and getting to know your kiddos! I
want you to know that I strongly believe in working together to make sure your child is comfortable, safe, and connected at LKE!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Amber Basom. I am originally from the small town of Andover, KS. I graduated from K-State with my bachelors in family studies and my masters in school counseling. While at K-State I met my husband of nine years. We have two daughters (Lennox - 4yr and Harper - 21mo), and 2 fluffy pups (Nala and Nelson)!
My job, as the school counselor, is to support and advocate for ALL students.! Our comprehensive counseling program consists of a wide range of services and activities; this includes individual and group counseling, teaching district counseling standards through classroom lessons, parent and teacher consultation, information services, and referral assistance to other programs and services in the community.
Here are some of my goals for the 2020-2021 school year:
1. To help make school a successful experience for your child.
2. To help all students develop appropriate behavior patterns.
3. To help all students understand themselves and others.
4. To help all students develop good communication skills.
5. To encourage a healthy self-esteem for all students.
6. To help all students feel safe and connected while at school.
I am here to help you and your family, please let me know if you need anything!
Sincerely,
Amber Basom
LKE School Counselor
BVSD Lead Elementary Counselor
(913) 239-6517