WELCOME TO MRS. LORSON’S WEBPAGE!
I am very excited to be working at Lyter Elementary School as the elementary counselor. I am available to assist students and their families as the need arises throughout the school year. I firmly believe that good communication between the school and parents is essential in helping children learn to the best of their ability and to succeed in school. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance to you and your child. I can be reached at Lyter Elementary School, Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm by phone (570-368-2614, x3031) or by email (vlorson@montoursville.k12.pa.us).
What does a counselor do?
- Works with students individually or in small groups
- Peer Mediator Coordinator
- Works with classroom teachers to develop and implement behavior plans
- Teaches classroom lessons
How do students see the counselor?
- Self referrals (using Mrs. Lorson’s talk slips)
- Teacher referrals
- Parent referrals
- Principal referrals
If you have an emergency or crisis, do not wait to get help. Please use these numbers.
- For crisis intervention
- Lycoming County Crisis: 1-844-707-3224 (24 hours)
- Crisis Lifeline: 1-800-273–TALK (8255) (24 hours)
- For self-harm or suicidal behavior call 911 and follow their recommendations.
- If you are worried about yourself or someone else, contact Safe2Say Something
- By phone: 1-844-723-2729
- By their app: Safe2Day Something PA (available on the App Store & Google Play)
Student confidentiality is important to us and, as school counselors, we follow all professional standards as well as federal and state laws. All information shared is confidential except in the instances of suspicion of abuse or neglect, harm or threats to harm self or others, and any court order or other legal proceedings. These exceptions to confidentiality are required by law.