Meet the Counselor

Welcome

Hello!!! I am so excited about my new role as School Counselor at Francis Patton School – The School of Excellence.  I feel very fortunate to work with your scholars, and to be a part of such a great legacy. As a School Counselor and advocate, I provide support to our students in their academics, social/emotional and career development.  I believe it is important to provide support in all areas to assist our students in becoming productive and resilient individuals.

In my new role as Upper School Counselor (Years 5-8) at Francis Patton School, I will be Delivering the comprehensive School Counselors Program which consists of Four (4) components:  Classroom Guidance, Individual Planning, Responsive Services and Support Services. My passion is working with students and ensuring that every student receives an equal opportunity to succeed.

Education

I received my Associated Degree in Criminal Justice from Delaware Community College, Delaware

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University, Delaware

I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling from Wilmington University Delaware

About Me

This is my 20^th year in the Public School Education System as a School Counselor.   In my free time I enjoy travelling, working on puzzles, early morning swims and spending quality time/activities with family and friends.

Melvina L. Warren

Lower School Counselor

mwarren1@moed.bm

441- 478-3303

Dear Francis Patton Primary School family:

Greetings!  My name is Melvina Warren.  I am excited to introduce myself to you as your new School Counselor for this upcoming 2020-2021 school year.  This is my 18 year as a Professional School Counselor and I can’t wait for you to get to know me and to work with your amazing students!  As the School Counselor, my actions will continually be motivated by a student first attitude - your student and their success inside and outside of the classroom is of the upmost importance to myself and Francis Patton.

ALL ABOUT ME!!

• I am a wife and mother of a daughter and a son;
• I love exercising especially lifting weights and in my earlier years, I played netball and softball for Bermuda;
• I love spending time with my family;
• I pride myself on respecting others privacy as I am a private person myself;
• My favorite TV channels are watching anything on Netflix and Lifetime.

Primary school is a time when students develop attitudes concerning school, self, peers, social groups and family.  It is also a time when students develop decision-making skills and character values.  As a Professional School Counselor, my primary responsibility is to promote the academic, personal and social development of all students by taking a preventative approach.  This is delivered as I operate through a comprehensive school counseling program under four (4) components: 1. Classroom Guidance; 2. Individual Planning; 3. Responsive Services; 4. System Support.  In addition, there will be times that I will provide guidance to students in individual and/or groups sessions as I address specific life situations or emotional issues that may interfere with school adjustment.  In some cases, I may recommend that additional help be sought outside of the school.  During the 1^st school term, I will be scheduling zoom meetings with every P1 parent to conduct the P1 Counselor screening and every P5 parent and their child to conduct their Career Planning Meeting. 

I am looking forward to working closely with all of you and if you have any questions or concerns for me to address, I can be easily reached via email at mwarren1@moed.bm or on the school’s main line at 478-3303 ext. 2213.

Sincerely,

MELVINA L. WARREN

"CHILDREN DON'T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE!"