ERE Counselor Information
Welcome to Eagle Ridge Elementary’s Counseling Website.
We’re so glad you’re here.
Meet the Counselors:
Linda Lieber: Lead Counselor and 504 Coordinator
Welcome! I’m proud to serve as a school counselor at Eagle Ridge, where I’ve been supporting students and families for the past six years. Over my 26-year career with Douglas County School District, my passion has always been helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
DCSD holds a special place in my heart—not just professionally, but personally. My husband and I have lived in Lone Tree for 32 years, and all three of our grown children are proud DCSD graduates. Our oldest is a Senior District Attorney in Boulder County, our middle child is a Cybersecurity Team Lead for a software company, and our youngest serves as the Activities Administrative Assistant and girls' softball pitching coach right here in the district at Legend High School.
As my husband and I look forward to celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary this fall, you can usually find us outdoors staying active, keeping up with our fitness, and exploring with our two dogs, Crimson and Rocky.
Laura Miller: Grade Level Counselor & Wayfinder Lead
Ms. Miller is so excited to start her 3rd year at Eagle Ridge Elementary and her 7th year serving in public education. When Laura is not supporting students at Eagle Ridge, she loves to be outside, read a good book, and is always learning something new! Laura will continue to lead small groups and conduct individual counseling sessions. However, most of her role is dedicated to weekly classroom instruction through the Social Emotional Curriculum, Wayfinder. She loves getting to engage students’ hearts and minds.
What we do: Linda and Laura provide support to students and families through a variety of means. We are able to provide referrals to community resources and therapeutic support outside of school. We also provide in school counseling support for students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Lastly, we are available to provide impromptu support to students who may just need a soft place to land during their day. Our goal is always to get students back in the classroom learning independently.
Leader in Me + Wayfinder: Students learn academic material best when we engage not just their brains- but their hearts as well! Eagle Ridge has two resources to promote students’ Social-Emotional Growth. First, Eagle Ridge is a ‘Lighthouse’ Leader-in-Me school. Leader in Me is a Franklin Covey student curriculum based off his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Through daily teacher-led curriculum, students learn the 7 Habits: Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Think Win-Win, Put First Things First, Seek First to Understand, and Synergize.
Additionally, Eagle Ridge has partnered with Douglas County Public Schools for a second year in teaching the Wayfinder Social-Emotional Curriculum, taught my Ms. Miller. Through Wayfinder, students receive weekly lessons that cover everything from brain structure, to how to handle stress, to identifying the things that bring joy into students’ lives. Through Wayfinder, we have seen students’ relationships and self-awareness flourish. We look forward to another year of forming students who are lifelong learners through engaging their minds & hearts!
Looking for community resources?
Juvenile Assessment Center: The Juvenile Assessment center provides assessment and diagnostic services as well as works with your health insurance to connect you and your family with a mental health provider.
Housing Instability: With rising costs of living, families may find themselves in a season of instability or transition. Through the McKinney-Vento Grant, we have resources to help with housing and transportation that will keep your confidentiality a top priority. If you are experiencing housing instability, please contact our district coordinator, Meredith Griffin at meredith.griffin@dcsdk12.org, 303-387-0142.
Second Wind Fund: Every single person will struggle at various times throughout their life. For some, that may happen sooner rather than later. The Second Wind Fund provides free counseling resources to youths struggling with suicidality.