Greetings! I am a proud graduate of the Amherst Schools. I began teaching third grade in Amherst in 2001. In 2018, I transitioned into the role of school counselor. My husband, Ryan, and I are raising our three children here as well. Outside of school, I enjoy taking vacations with my family and watching my children in their various activities. I love seeing my current and former students out and about. It is one of the many reasons I feel so fortunate to work and live in our wonderful community!

I look forward to working with everyone over the course of the year!

jill_coleman@amherstk12.org

(440) 988-1644

Hi there! As a fellow Comet alumni myself, it fills my heart with joy to give back to the community that helped shape who I am today. I began my teaching career with Amherst in 2010 as an Intervention Specialist. I then transitioned into the role of being a School Counselor in 2021 so that I could help my students on an even deeper level. Helping children find success both academically and emotionally is truly my passion. Outside of school, I am a proud mother of three, two of which are twin girls, and my boy is my youngest. I am an animal lover, and also a dog mom to three rescues. I love to spend time outdoors with my family, go running, and appreciate being surrounded by the people I love. I look forward to building more relationships with everyone during the duration of the school year. Please reach out to me if I can help in any way.

erica_stallings@amherstk12.org

(440) 988-1493

If you are experiencing a crisis and require immediate assistance, the Nord Center is available 24 hours, 7 days a week: Visit the Nord Center Website

Website Resources

Teaching Children Mindfulness Article

Helping Students to Self-Regulate Article

Supporting Your Child with ADHD Article

Tips for Helping Children Manage Anxiety Article

National Online Safety is a website that helps families by empowering parents and trusted adults with the information they need to hold informed and age-appropriate conversations about online safety with their child, should they feel it is needed. Go to National Online Safety to find a variety of printable guides on several topics for parents and caregivers.

For more information, please visit http://mharsloraincounty.org.

Powers promotes Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Our school focuses on 4 character traits (Also known as Super Powers). These include Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, and School Pride.

Over the duration of the school year, we offer small group counseling sessions to students. Each group consists of up to seven students and meets for approximately six to eight weeks. The topics of these groups change throughout the year depending on the needs of students. If you would like your child to participate in a small group please contact your child's teacher or school counselor.

Possible Roles of a School Social Worker

• Provide supportive services to students individually or in a group to reduce stress, build skills, and improve educational success

  • Connect students or families with community mental health services

  • Link students or families with community resources for basic needs (food, clothing, housing, etc.)

  • Participate in school team meetings

  • Provide staff support and consultation regarding student mental health concerns, behavior issues, school violence, substance use, or other issues.

  • Crisis intervention

• For more information please see our district Social Worker Website.

We have a partnership with a local organization who provides weekend food bags with non-perishables to some of our Powers Elementary students. Please reach out to your child's teacher or school counselor if you are interested in this assistance.