Ashley Pritchard, MA

School Counselor

Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.

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When is the best time to apologize?

Choose a time outside of class hours so that you don't disrupt the teacher's schedule. The best time would be before or after school, or during a break like lunch or a free period (if they have one).

How can I be class president if I don't have any friends at school?

Sign up fro some clubs or sports that you're interested in. This is a great way to find friends. It's a lot easier to connect with someone if you share similar interests. So long as you're respectful and friendly, there is no reason you can't make friends!

How do you set a good impression on the first day of school?

The best thing you can do is pay attention.Whether it's a lecture, presentation, or a friendly conversation with a classmate, make eye contact and show people that you're a listener. If there are any discussions in class or during lunch, engage in the conversation. Illustrating that you're a good listener is the best way to prove that you're a responsible student and a good classmate.

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