Hello and thank you for taking the time to browse my website. My name is Debbie Veldkamp and I am privileged to have been selected as the School Counselor at Myakka City Elementary School.  I am a graduate of Florida State University (M.S. Elementary Education), a graduate of Argosy University (M.A. School Counseling K-12), have earned my ESOL endorsement, and am currently certified in ESE.  It has been a pleasure to serve students over the years as a classroom teacher, ESE teacher, ESE Liaison, ESOL coordinator, and School Counselor.  I am an active member of  ASCA (American School Counseling Association) and the Florida School Counseling Association,  and enjoy attending their conferences and training's whenever possible.   I have taught in various schools since 1991, taking time off throughout the years to raise my own children; ages 30, 28, 24, 20, and 17.   My husband and I have five adorable grandsons and enjoy spending as much time with family as possible. 

I have a deep love for children of all ages and a passion for helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. As the school counselor at Myakka City Elementary, my job is to advocate for children and help them develop the skills they need to solve problems and overcome barriers that may impede their ability to learn.