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Hello, my name is Erin Waterhouse.\u00a0 It has been an honor these last two years supporting social, emotional and academic growth with students, parents, staff and the community of Mattos Elementary.<\/p>\n
My educational background started at Ohlone College, where I received my Associate of Science degree.\u00a0 After that, I transferred to Cal State Hayward (currently Cal State East Bay), where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an option in Physical Education, as well as my single subject teaching credential in PE.\u00a0 Finally, after many years, I went back to school and received my Master’s degree along with my PPS credential for school counseling.<\/p>\n
I have worked in Fremont Unified for 21 years, starting as a Physical education teacher working with students grades K-8th for 19 years and for the last two years as a school Counselor at Mattos Elementary.<\/p>\n
My Goal:<\/strong><\/p>\n My goal is to build a safe and welcoming environment for students, by encouraging, supporting and empowering them to become successful with their academics, friendships and overall mental health.\u00a0 By accomplishing this goal, I will be providing a comprehensive counseling program by developing relationships with students through individual and small group counseling.\u00a0 As well as, creating classroom lessons that are inclusive, providing community resources, crisis counseling, supporting school personnel and collaborating with staff, administrations, parents and the Mattos community.<\/p>\n