Counseling
MEET OUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
 DR. JAYME BRANAGH-LANDON, PH.D., School Counselor (M/W) I’m excited to be starting my 24th year as the school counselor at Ben Rush Elementary! Both of my own children attended Rush and that personal connection makes this community especially meaningful to me. I am excited to once again be a part of the supportive and student-centered environment we all share. Thank you for letting me be part of your children’s growth and success!
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 LLOYD BYRAM, School Counselor (M, T, W, Th, F) I am excited to begin my second year at Rush Elementary School! The first year at a new campus is always a time of learning; getting to know the systems, programs, and, most importantly, the people who make the school community so special. I am proud of what we accomplished together last year and grateful for the ways families, staff, and students supported one another. As we step into this new school year, I look forward to continuing to support every student in their learning and social-emotional growth. I am also eager to partner with families to ensure all Rush students feel prepared, supported, and confident as they navigate both academics and their emotions. Together, we can make this year one of growth, connection, and success for every child.
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 E-mail: agreen@lwsd.org
I’m Mr. Green, and I’m excited to be joining Rush Elementary as a school counseling intern with Lloyd Byram this school year. I’m currently in the final year of my Master’s in school counseling at Seattle University, and I can’t wait to begin supporting our community over the course of this year. Over the past four years I’ve worked as a paraeducator at Rose Hill Elementary and am eager to step into the counseling role here at Rush. I believe every student deserves to be seen, valued and empowered so they can explore who they are, learn and grow into the people they want to become. Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, mountain biking, playing board games with friends and reading. Throughout this year, I look forward to partnering with families and staff to support the academic, social and emotional well-being of students. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Rush community and am looking forward to serving you and your students this year! |
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Our role is to support all students and families. Here are some of the ways we can partner together this year:
👧 For Students
- Classroom Lessons: Topics include managing big emotions, understanding conflict vs. bullying, and exploring careers.
- Small Groups: Focused support on building self-esteem, handling emotions, and strengthening friendship/social skills.
- Resources: Access to school and community supports that help students come to school ready to learn.
👨👩👧 For Families
- Check-ins: If requested, we can check in with your child and keep open communication to strengthen the school-home partnership.
- Resources & Referrals: Guidance on community and school supports such as food, clothing, field trip assistance, or emotional support.
- Parent Support: Information and strategies on child development, academic concerns, and social-emotional needs.