Counselors Bios

Fulbright Elementary has two Counselors

The counselors teach whole group, small group and individual sessions. They cover four domains; personal, social, careers and academics. They also assist parents with parenting skills, help teachers with behavior management ideas, and assist students and parents with individual concerns. The counselors organize yearly events such as Red Ribbon Week, Groundhog Shadowing Day, Career Day, and monthly Hall of Fame celebrations. They facilitate clubs such as the "Be A Winner Club" and Peer Tutors.

 

Mrs. Rhonda Smith-Baker

Mrs. Rhonda Smith-Baker is the head counselor. She is here every day. She is assigned to kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. She has been employed with the Little Rock School District for 20 years. She has been counseling here at Fulbright for 12 years. She has experience as a 3rd and 4th grade teacher. She enjoys working with children and assisting them with their problems. Mrs. Smith-Baker says, " I tell every student that I am here to make sure that everyone is healthy, happy and safe."

Dr. Marion J. Howse     

Dr. Marion J. Howse is new to Fulbright this year. She works two days at Booker Arts Magnet School and three days at Fulbright. She worked as a school counselor and high school interim administrator while employed with the Cleveland Municipal School District in Cleveland, Ohio. Since relocating to Little Rock, Dr. Howse has worked as a teacher of English at the ALC, a counselor at Metropolitan Technical High school before moving to work with elementary children. She has worked as an adjunct professor at both Cleveland State University and UALR with the Masters in Counseling programs. She is a Praxis III Assessor for the Arkansas Department of Education. She conducts Pathwise and Mentors of Novice Teachers  training sessions. She is a member of AABSE and NABSE where she networks with educators from all over the USA. Dr. Howse believes that every child can be taught if we as educators can tap that learning component that will best service the   individual needs of a student.