School Counselor

Welcome Sacred Heart Families!  I am excited to begin my 17th year at Sacred Heart! One of the things I love best about Sacred Heart is the wonderful community and the partnership we have with our families!  This partnership allows students to to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.  I look forward to another great year of working in partnership with you!


About Mrs. Hrabak:

I grew up in Dubuque, Iowa where I attended Wahlert High School and Loras College.  I received my Bachelor's Degree in psychology from Loras College and thanks to a wonderful advisor who helped me find my passion, I went on to the University of Northern Iowa where I received my Master's Degree in K-12 School Counseling.  My husband Nick and I have four children--Jude (10), Eleanor (8), and Connor (5), and Ben (3).  I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my kids play sports and other activities, working in the yard, and running.  Running, exercise, and health have always been important to me as they help me stay balanced and help me stay physically and mentally healthy.  I try to promote this with students as well!
   


 

The school counseling program consists of three main areas--classroom guidance, individual and small group counseling, and collaborting with families, teachers, and support staff. 

The classroom guidance lessons are developmentally appropriate and focus on topcis that are relevant and important to the age of the students.  I try to make the lessons engaging and applicable to "real-life" situations.  My goal is for students to be able to apply what they learn in guidance, to situations that occur throughout their day.

In addition to classroom guidance, my role is to support students through individual and/or small group counseling.  Students are able to meet with me if they need support with resolving conflicts, problem solving, managing emotions, managing stress, coping with loss or family changes, managing time or homework, etc.  My goal is for students to be heard and validated while also giving them the skills and strategies to be independent problem solvers!

I truly believe that partnership is very important so please reach out to me anytime!  I look forward to anther great school year!