Pie Rankin is the Lower School counselor and works with students in kindergarten through sixth grade.  Her classroom guidance for first through fifth grade students is based on the character education program known as Core Essentials.  In her kindergarten visits, the focus is on pro-social skills.  Students can also see Mrs. Rankin on an individual basis by referral from parent or teacher, or by the student setting an appointment.  Mrs. Rankin can be reached at p_rankin@mvpschool.com.

Below is a suggested reading list for parents.

Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogul
Get Out of My Life, but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall? by Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
How to Make Your Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Kevin Leman
Queen Bees and Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman
Running the Rapids by Kevin Leman
Too Much of a Good Thing by Daniel J. Kindlon