COUNSELING

At Wesley Prep, we believe in a whole-child approach to learning. Creating a strong emotional foundation in our students is key to developing strong leaders and good citizens.

We are proud to have Molly Iler on our staff. She is a National Board Certified Counselor, Certified School Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor with both learned and practical experience. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and a background in teaching 6th grade. With Ms. Iler, we have developed a comprehensive program with four distinct areas of guidance, all appropriate for the child’s developmental level:

• Classroom Visits: For PreK-4 thru 6th grade, Ms. Iler conducts guidance lessons bi-monthly in the classroom. She implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum covering topics such as social skills, bullying, emotional intelligence, goal setting, and conflict resolution.

• Individual and Small Group: Ms. Iler works with students one-on-one or in small groups to resolve specific situations that affect a child’s ability to be successful at school.

• Parent Consultation: Parents are encouraged to meet with Ms. Iler one-on-one any time they have a concern with their child, whether it be academic, social, or emotional in nature.

• Parent/Teacher Consultation: When it is appropriate to have both parents and teachers working together on the needs of an individual child, Molly will bring both parties together for a collaborative effort. She is also available to provide recommendations and resources for testing, outside counseling, and parent education.

Molly Iler also leads our Care Teams, which meet monthly. Care Team meetings include grade-level teachers and department directors to assure a plan of action is in place to support students with academic, social, and emotional challenges. Parents will be contacted by the school should the Care Team deem it appropriate, and all Care Team meetings remain confidential.

LEARNING SUPPORT

The Student Support Team (SST), composed of our school counselor, Molly Iler, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); learning specialist, Shea Moss, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP); and learning specialist, Alycia Harper, Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), was created this year. 

The Student Support Team, along with our division directors, regularly meet with teachers as part of our Care Team to ensure seamless care for all of our students’ needs. Our philosophy at Wesley Prep is rooted in meeting students where they are by acknowledging their unique strengths, challenges, and backgrounds. We believe in the power of early intervention and ongoing assessment to address academic, social, and emotional needs effectively. Additionally, we recognize the crucial role parents play in their children's education and strive to cultivate strong parent partnerships to ensure holistic support and success for every student. 

What does this support look like?

• Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Moss provide individual and small group academic and learning support for all students based on regular screening, teacher feedback, and parent requests. 

• Ms. Iler teaches counseling lessons to students in PreK4 through 6th grade on a regular basis and also provides individualized counseling support by parent or student request. 

• Students with diagnosed learning differences have their accommodations reviewed and managed by the SST. For those who receive support from outside therapy providers (CALTs, OTs, and SLPs), the SST can provide coordination of campus locations and scheduling for those services. 

• In addition, we offer parent support and education throughout the psychoeducational evaluation process. Parents are encouraged to reach out to the SST members, as well as teachers, with concerns about their students’ academic and social-emotional needs.