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Social Emotional Counseling

Welcome to Ambassador Christian Counseling Department
The mission of the Counseling Department at Ambassador Christian is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that is aligned with the vision and mission of the national standards set forth by the American School Counselor Association.
 
Our goal is to support the needs and interests related to the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Ambassador Christian School strives to provide its students, families, and faculty members with as much supportive help as possible and is aware that today's stressful lifestyles make that support more and more necessary. Our students’ mental health is as important as their physical health. It’s not always obvious when a child is struggling emotionally but recognizing the symptoms and seeking early and effective mental health services are important for long-term well-being.  
 
ACS’s Counseling Team works with Ambassador Christian students to help them learn how to:  
  • Understand how to set goals and an action plan
  • Learn how to use interpersonal skills with peers, teachers, coaches, etc.
  • Develop a growth mindset
  • Apply stress management
  • Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility
  • Skills for managing life as a young adult
  • Compare different definitions of success
  • Define personal values, beliefs, and life goals
  • Understand the stress response and learn techniques for managing stress and conflict 
 
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Drop-ins: Students can drop in to meet with the counselor during snack and lunch.
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Appointments: Students can request an appointment with the counselor in the counseling office.
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Parent Meetings: If parents would like to set up a meeting, please email your the counselor.  Please check in at the front office before the meeting.
School Counselor, Grades 6-12th
Tiffany Croak
Ms. Hicks
 
Tiffany Hicks-Croak joined Ambassador Christian School in 2020 as a School Counselor. Tiffany was born and raised in the South Bay. After high school, Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Communication from the University of La Verne, where she also played collegiate college women’s basketball. Shortly after graduating, she began working in the radio industry, but she was compelled to do more. She begin substitute teaching and fell in love with working in education. During this time, her passion for counseling grew, and she decided to go back to school to pursue a master’s degree at Loyola Marymount University in School Counseling. Tiffany holds an MA in School Counseling with a PPS credential, a Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) credential, and a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Mrs. Croal is dedicated to providing all students with a comprehensive school counseling program that encourages the development of the whole person, academically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and vocationally. She is a member of Faithful Central Bible Church and is a dedicated Christian with a heart for academics, athletics, and the social-emotional health of students. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family, going to sporting events and concerts, and laughing with friends.
 
Mrs. Croak would be happy to meet with you to provide more information about Ambassador Christian School.  Please contact her at [email protected].  To make an appointment please click the link below.

 

Ms. Hicks Appointment Calendar

 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Drop-ins: Students can drop in to meet with the counselor during snack and lunch.
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Appointments: Students can request an appointment with the counselor in the counseling office.
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Parent Meetings: If parents would like to set up a meeting, please email your the counselor.  Please check in at the front office before the meeting.
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*IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY AND NEED IMMEDIATE HELP, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1 or GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. You may also use the following resources:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: text word “HOME” to 741-741
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: (877) 727-4747
- LA County Mental Health Services: (800) 854-7771
- The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386