VIRTUAL DAYS INFORMATION:
Online Office Hours: 9am-1pm M-F (please email if outside of these hours)
Online Platform: Google Classrooms- Code: fchxjwc
Email, Email, Email! wendy.jensen@bcsemail.org
Google Voice Phone Number (leave a voicemail if after 1pm): (828) 367-7586
Emergency Services: If this is an emergency, please contact 911 or Crisis Mobile at 800-510-9132, or text Connect to 741741
This can be a very trying and confusing time right now. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns for yourself or someone else via email or google classrooms- Remember to be kind to yourself. I have also included a number of resources both on the google classroom and below:
Apps and Webpages:
Calm - https://www.calm.com/
Happify - https://www.happify.com/
Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/
iChill App - https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/ichill-app/ichill-app-1
Stop, Breathe & Think - https://www.stopbreathethink.com/
Calm Harm – To help manage the urge to self-harm
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/JDgdXjEoB2Q
App is available in Google Play and Apple Store
Clear Fear - to help children and young people manage the symptoms of anxiety.
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/5NogQvWOKuc
App is available in Google Play and Apple Store
Combined Minds – To help family and friends provide mental health support
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/CIzSke9A7dc
App is available in Google Play and Apple Store
Your World Within – Motivational Videos
YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyP9fBfZRphUTKJeCHK4KhjVDO2Yb5iU
It Gets Better Project – series of videos that exists to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/l1E1Bpgzbgk
Hello Nesbitt Academy!
My name is Wendy Jensen and I am so happy to say that this year I will be working with Melanie Yeager in the Counseling department! I will be here Monday-Friday, room 1125, and am available to assist you in any way I can during this busy semester. School and life can be difficult to navigate sometimes, so please know that my door is always open and I will help in any way I can.It is my goal to provide a safe space for students of all backgrounds and abilities to explore their thoughts and needs and help them discover their true potential.
Just a little bit about my background, I am a native of WNC and graduated from UNC-Asheville with a BA in History and Education. I also received my Master's in School Counseling from Western Carolina University and am a National Certified Counselor. I have worked in Buncombe County Schools for 10 years, serving as a Social Studies teacher at both Reynolds High School and Owen High School. I also served as a volunteer Teacher Trainer with the Peace Corps in China for 1 ½ years.
I really enjoy exploring new cultures and traveling. I also love hiking and cooking, and I am always up for learning new things!
I really look forward to meeting and working with all of you here at Nesbitt Academy. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank You,
Wendy Jensen
wendy.jensen@bcsemail.org
PS- Be sure to check out the links on the counselor webpage for helpful websites and tools for applying to colleges, financial aid, stress management, and much more!
