DIS Elementary School students sitting together on a buddy bench in the playground at the Churchill Campus.

Wellbeing

Student Wellness is of fundamental importance to our entire team at Dallas International School.

DIS has a dedicated student counselor at each of our campuses to promote wellbeing and success at every level.

DIS counselors utilize the CharacterStrong curriculum to support DIS Core Value education amongst our students.


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See Something Say Something

At DIS, we support a "See Something, Say Something" program that allows anyone to anonymously report instances of bullying or other inappropriate behavior. Using this link parents and students can go to an anonymous reporting form that will be reviewed promptly and acted upon immediately if necessary. We also encourage students to report issues to a trusted adult.

The reporting form does not capture email addresses in order to protect confidentiality.

To learn more about DIS approach to bullying, please reference the DIS Anti-Bullying Policy.

Elizabeth Sham, School Counselor, EC2 - 4th grade

The DIS Core Values, with the emphasis on multilingualism and celebrating all cultures, align with my beliefs and values.  I think a multilingual education gives students advantages in life. I also strongly advocate for a global mindset that values differences and expands minds. I love working with young students because their enthusiasm is refreshing. I get to teach students about our Core Values and other character traits that will shape them to be kind and productive human beings.

 

ELIZABETH SHAM
School Counselor, EC2 - 4th grade | Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Science from Angelo State University in Professional School Counseling.

Elizabeth Sham, School Counselor, EC2 - 4th grade

DIS Core Values

Character education teaches the habits of thought and deeds that help people live and work together as  families, friends, neighbors, communities, and nations. Character education is a learning process that enables students in a school community to understand, care about and act on core ethical values.

01

Empathy

I make an effort to understand how others feel.

02

Integrity

I am honest and keep my promises. You can trust me to do the right thing.

03

Resilience

I will not give up, even when tasks are complex. Mistakes help me learn.

04

Respect

I am kind and accept that we are all different. I treat others the way I want to be treated.

05

Responsibility

I do what I am supposed to do, and I try my best. I use self-control; therefore, I think before I act and speak.
Kym Brinkley, School Counselor 5th - 12th

I strive to help to create a safe space for students to gain a deeper understanding that both what they do and how they feel are important for wellbeing and mental health. We work together to identify their personal values and to find strategies which can help to support and encourage development of emotional intelligence. Students with increased self-awareness often engage in their communities with more kindness, respect, creativity, and confidence. Psychologist Dr. Susan David reminds us: "Emotional skills aren’t ‘soft skills'. Our emotions are the essence of what makes us human. They are at the heart of mental health, wellbeing, culture, learning, innovation, relationships—everything that matters to healthy people, organizations, and communities.

 

KYMBERLY BRINKLEY
School Counselor 5th - 12th | M.A. School Counseling from Adams State University, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Kym Brinkley, School Counselor 5th - 12th