Warden Elementary School

Family info.
I’m married to Debbie Cade who teaches 6th and 7th grade science at the Middle School. We have 4 grown girls who are all out of the house (Empty nesters and loving it!). We are expecting our first grandchild in December. We have one cat named “Oreo.” Our family has lived in Washington State, Texas, Kansas and Oaxaca, Mexico.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (science emphasis) from Lamar University (Beaumont, Texas); Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance from Heritage University (Toppinish, Washington); and a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Biola University (Los Angeles, California). I previously taught science at the Middle School and High school level and have 6 years of counseling experience with four being here at Warden Elementary.

Hobbies/Things I like
I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, hanging out with my family, camping, hiking, golf, cycling, rockhounding/fossils, watching college football (Hook Em’ Horns and Go Cougs!), eating food (especially Texas BBQ), and playing video games.

Interesting tidbit
I once rode my bicycle from Anacortes, WA to Bar Harbor, ME. I still enjoy mini-bike tours in the Summer.

• Helps create a safe school environment where children can learn.
• Promotes positive student attitude toward self, family, peers, and community.
• Counsels students individually and in groups.
• Supports students in class with character lessons.
• Provides assistance to parents, teachers, and administrators on various topics related to student success.
• Coordinates referrals to outside agencies.
• Helps with the Response to Intervention Team to enhance student success.
• Works with the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team to create a positive school environment.

• Concern about student achievement
• Peer conflict
• Anxiety (test or school)
• Discussing interventions for student success
• Family difficulties or concerns
• Academic concerns
• RTI/PBIS/ or 504 plans
• Parent education/Information
• Community counseling referrals

Mr. Cade is NOT the person who handles discipline. A counselor is a person who acts as your advocate! An advocate is someone who want to listen to what you have to say and help you come up with solutions. An advocate supports you. It doesn’t mean Mr. Cade can solve the problem for you; it does mean that you have a safe place that you can go to when you aren’t sure what to do.

• Ask your teacher to visit with Mr. Cade.
• If Mr. Cade pulls you from class or you’re part of his counseling schedule.
• Referred by teacher, principal or parent.

• “I can’t concentrate at school when I fight with my brother at home.”
• “I’m new here and I’m having trouble making friends.”
• “I’m nervous asking my teacher questions.”
• “My friend isn’t being nice to me.”
• “I get angry often at home and at school.”
• “I’m not part of the popular group.”
• “It’s hard for me to finish all my work.”
• "I feel sad a lot.”

• Respect
• Cooperation
• Community
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Compassion
• Empathy
• Honesty
• Kindness
• Perseverance
• Courage
• Forgiveness

The information that the students share with the counselor is private and kept confidential. There are exceptions or conditions when the counselor must break confidentiality:

1. If the counselor believes the student is in danger.
2. If the counselor believes the student presents a danger to self or others.
3. If the counselor believes he needs to consult with someone else to help the student.

• How to study: How to Study 
• Working on Positive Behavior: PBIS World 
• Watch D.O.G.S.: Watch D.O.G.S. 
• Counseling Services: Grant Integrated (Counseling Services)
• Information on Bullying: Information on Bullying 

The Support Services department has a myriad of resources available to support students and families. For more information, please visit the Support Services page.