Meet the School Counselor Belma Martin
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected] Phone: Office:425 837 5048 and Google Voice: 971 301 2590 - receives calls, texts, and voice messages. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm |
Education Background:
M.Ed. School Counseling
ESA Certification Seattle University B.A. Psychological Counseling and Guidance Hacettepe University, Turkey Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA), Member |
Hello! My name is Belma Martin, and this is my 5th year as the Briarwood Elementary School Counselor. I moved to Washington from Turkey in 2008. I worked as a mental health and school counselor for 10 years in Turkey. I speak Turkish and English. I have two children who are 14 and 9 years old. I enjoy cooking, reading, being with friends, outdoors, and knitting.
I LOVE what I do. Connecting with students, families, and staff is the heart of my work. I support students, families, and teachers with social and emotional needs. I teach classroom guidance lessons, have small group lessons, and do 1:1 student check-ins. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Strength Based approaches. I integrate Neuroscience (Neurobiology)- brain and mind connection in my lessons.
I partner closely with Heather McDonough, our Positive Behavior Social Emotional Support Coach.
I LOVE what I do. Connecting with students, families, and staff is the heart of my work. I support students, families, and teachers with social and emotional needs. I teach classroom guidance lessons, have small group lessons, and do 1:1 student check-ins. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Strength Based approaches. I integrate Neuroscience (Neurobiology)- brain and mind connection in my lessons.
I partner closely with Heather McDonough, our Positive Behavior Social Emotional Support Coach.