Senior Guide_SY22-23

Today the School, Tomorrow the World. “Global Education for a Global Society”
Greetings MVP ‘23,
Welcome to the 2023 MVP year! My name is Mrs. Yolanda Oliver; and I will serve as your 12 th Grade
School Counselor. This school year will be packed with learning, growing, and new adventures. Students,
you are the real MVP’s because you have survived the pandemic and excelled in school for one year post
pandemic.
Before we get started with the school year, let me share a little bit about myself. I am a New York native
who attended Long Island University and earned a degree in Professional School Counselor MSED. My
biggest passion is helping students achieve their academic goals and building successful lives. Following
my experience with 9/11, I realized life is too short not to pursue my passion. I decided to further my
education and earned my Master’s degree in Counseling and served as a School Counselor. In 2005, I
relocated to Virginia, where I served as a School Counselor for ten years. In 2015, I relocated to
Washington, D.C., where I continued working with students as a School Counselor and, the rest is
history!
This year as my third year at Roosevelt High School, I look forward to learning more about each of your
unique interests, stories, and passions. Together, working individually or in small groups, we will focus
on your personal, social, and academic development. As you complete your senior year, you will find
my primary role as a School Counselor includes, but is not limited to:
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Maintaining a positive working relationship between students, faculty, staff, and the community
Supporting and guiding students along their track to graduation
Promoting each student’s social and emotional development
Connecting students and their families to a variety of resources provided by the Roosevelt
faculty/staff and the D.C. community to ensure their success
My mission as your School Counselor is to assist each of you with overcoming barriers and challenges
that may prevent you from achieving academic success. Additionally, I am committed to preparing the
Class of 2023 to walk across the stage, apply for colleges, and prepare for career readiness. Now is your
time to showcase how you are the Most Valuable Player! I as your School Counselor can’t wait to see
each and everyone of you receive the “MVP” diplomas. As we journey through the year, all seniors will
be able to meet with me either by requesting a meeting or through referral by a Teacher, School
Administrator, or Guardian. I encourage each of you to reach out to me if you have any suggestions,
questions, or concerns about how I can best support you during your senior year. I look forward to
building dynamic relationships with each of you and your families!
Warmest regards,
Mrs. Yolanda Oliver
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