CCPS School Counselor Program

Mission:  The mission of CCPS School Counselors is to break down academic, career, and social-emotional barriers that students face by advocating for the whole student in order to become              Caring, Compliant, Productive, and Successful citizens.

Vision:  The vision of CCPS School Counselors is to create a safe and engaging environment to empower all students through equitable instruction and support that ensures social, academic, and career success.

 Meet the Counselor

My name is Natalie Westerfield and I am the School Counselor at Sinking Fork Elementary. This is my sixteenth year as a school counselor, and my eleventh year at Sinking Fork.  It's great to be a Panther! Prior to being a counselor, I taught general music at the elementary level for eight years. I received my Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling, and Education Specialist degree in School Counseling from Murray State University. In addition, I am a graduate of Hopkinsville High School and was a CCPS student from Kindergarten through twelfth grade before pursuing my education degrees.

I am here to assist students in the areas of social-emotional, academic, and career development/ awareness through direct and indirect services to students. I go into the K-5th grade classes each month to teach social emotional learning lessons. When possible, the lessons are also tied into the character words of the month. I am available for individual counseling (short term) and small group counseling, as well.  If you feel your student may need long term counseling services, you may contact me for a referral to school-based therapy. Christian County Public Schools have school-based therapists that come into the schools from the district, Pennyroyal Center, and Mt. Comprehensive Care Center. School-Based Therapy is a good option for parents who are unable to take their students to outside appointments and would like their children to receive therapy services while in the school setting. 

I also serve as the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Coach for Tiers 2 and 3 which helps students that may require some behavior interventions in order to be more successful in the school setting. Some of the other roles I have are serving as the ARC Chairperson for Special Education meetings for students requiring special services and as the Chairperson for Section 504 meetings. In addition to counseling students, I consult with parents, teachers, administration, and district personnel in order to help ensure our students have Panther PRIDE…

P-Practice a positive attitude.

R-Respect ourselves, others, and our school.

I-Improve ourselves every day.

D-Demonstrate cooperation.

E-Exhibit Responsibility

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about your student that I can assist you with.

Contact: Mrs. Natalie Westerfield

270-887-7330

natalie.westerfield@christian.kyschools.us