Extending Support to Every Corner 扩展全方位的支持
We speak to Rachel George, our new Head of Student Support and School Counsellor at YCIS Beijing.
我们与北京耀中的新任学生支持主管和学校顾问Rachel George进行了交谈。
Please introduce yourself
请介绍一下自己
I’m Rachel from Houston, Texas. I have been in education for 16 years now. During that time I’ve been a teacher, an Assistant Principal and, for 10 years, a counsellor.
我是Rachel，来自德克萨斯州休斯顿。我在教育行业已经工作了16年。在这段时间里，我曾是一名教师、助理校长，并担任了10年顾问。
Much of my counselling experience has been from working with students living at or below the poverty line. Some of them were in trouble with the law or had parents who had addictions or were in jail. It might sound different to YCIS Beijing but, no matter what the background, kids are kids and they all need to be encouraged, understood and loved.
我的大部分顾问经验来自于帮助生活困难的学生。他们中的一些人在法律上遇到麻烦，或者父母滥用药物成瘾或被关进监狱。这可能听起来与北京耀中截然不同，但无论背景出身如何，孩子都是孩子，他们都需要得到鼓励、理解和爱。
Why did you choose YCIS Beijing?
你为什么选择北京耀中？
I was very attracted to the school mission statement. In particular:
我非常喜欢这所学校的使命和理念。尤其是：
We believe that each child is unique, with innate talents and gifts that should be nurtured to the fullest potential.
我们相信，每个孩子都是独一无二的，其天赋才能应该得到充分培养。
This is absolutely my philosophy. I really want to work in a school that nurtures students as individuals, seeks out their talents and interests and encourages them to be their wonderful selves.
这也是我的理念。我真的很想在一所真正培养学生的学校工作，发掘学生的才能和兴趣，并鼓励他们成长为更好的自己。
Do you have any plans or visions for the year ahead?
你对未来这一年有什么计划或愿景吗？
I want to connect with people across the school community, including our ayis, bus drivers and non-academic staff. I will communicate with everyone who interacts with our children on a daily basis, and extend our support network throughout the school.
我希望与整个学校社区的人们建立联系，包括我们的阿姨、校车司机和非学术员工。我会与经常和学生互动的同事进行交流，并在整个学校扩展我们的支持网络。
To read the full interview with Rachel, including her tips for settling in to a new environment, click “Read more” below.
想要阅读Rachel的完整采访，包括她关于如何融入新环境的提示，请点击下面的“阅读原文”。
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