School Counselor

About Me!

Welcome! My name is Amanda Harris. I love being the School Counselor at Madisonville Primary School! My husband Jon and I have two boys- Paxton and Wilder. I enjoy spending time in nature. Camping and hiking are a couple of things my family and I love to do. I also love exploring national parks, growing plants, being creative, and making new things. I earned a Master of Science in School Counseling from Lee University in 2014 and have been a School Counselor in Monroe County Schools since then!

Mrs. Harris is here to help!

School counselors strive to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students within the school. A counselor provides support and assistance to students through classroom guidance, small group counseling, and individual counseling. In addition to these direct services, counselors also collaborate with parents, teachers, and other community stakeholders to ensure the needs of our students are being met. The role of a school counselor is to create a supportive, positive environment that fosters student achievement and growth.

Classroom Guidance

The use of classroom guidance allows students to learn important topics and skills that they will be able to apply outside of the classroom, following the national standards set forth by the American School Counseling Association. Some of these topics include, but are not limited to: Friendship, Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Coping Skills, Safety, etc. The order and duration of topics are based upon needs assessment data and teacher input.

Small Group Counseling

This form of counseling is used to target specific learning areas and allows for additional learning opportunities on certain topics in a smaller setting. They allow students the opportunity to develop relationships and support with other group members, learn new skills, and apply what they have learned in a variety of settings in and out of school. Group topics vary greatly depending on the needs of the students at that time.

Individual Counseling

One-on-one counseling is provided on a short-term basis for students. Things students may need individual counseling on could be: coping skills, grief, behavior, study skills, and identifying their emotions, to name a few.

Consultation and Collaboration

Another role of the school counselor is to collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and community stakeholders when appropriate to provide students with the proper resources and support. This is an integral part of the school counselor’s role to best support the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality during counseling is always maintained, UNLESS: