Hello, Blockson Scholars and Families!
My name is JaLisa Gibson, or as some of you know me, Ms. J. I am your school’s Behavior Interventionist and Student Coordinator for PBIS!
To tell you a little about myself, I am a Norristown Native and graduated from Norristown Area High School in 2019. I graduated from Cabrini University with a double major in Psychology and Social Work and a minor in Black Studies in May 2023. I am now pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Widener University. I am a board member of the George Washington Carver Community Center and a dance teacher at my local church. This is now my 2nd year at Blockson Middle School, and I am super excited to get this year started!
PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. PBIS is a three-tiered framework that promotes a safe school environment that supports students' social, learning, emotional, and behavioral needs. In my role, I work with scholars in small groups and one-on-one during lunches and hold discussions on topics such as coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
As part of PBIS, I have interviewed and recruited a group of scholars known as Eagle Ambassadors to assist with creating fun activities and events to host throughout the school year. However, in order for scholars to participate, they must have and continue to earn PBIS points. PBIS points are given to scholars when they demonstrate the four school-wide expectations of being Safe, Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged.
I look forward to working with all of the scholars here at Blockson Middle School this year!
