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Welcome to the McCoy Counseling Website!
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McCoy
Welcome to the McCoy Counseling Website!
My name is Hannah McCoy and I'm so excited to work with you this year! This will be my 11th year in Georgetown ISD and my fifth year as the school counselor at McCoy. I have taught third grade, resource, and special education at Pickett Elementary. I have also taught 5th grade math at Frost Elementary and three summers at summer school.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Special Education from Sam Houston State University in 2013. After several years of teaching, I knew that I wanted to work in a role where I could support a wide variety of students and began my journey to becoming a school counselor. I graduated from Lamar University with my Master’s Degree in School Counseling in 2017. I'm currently in the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and recently completed my Clinical Mental Health Counseling Ceritifcate program through Lamar University in May of 2022.
Here at McCoy Elementary, I will provide school-wide guidance lessons for all Pre-K – 5th grade classes. These lessons are based on competencies outlined in The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, developed by the Texas Education Agency. In order to meet the needs of all students, I will also hold small group sessions, lunch bunches, and short term individual counseling sessions.
When I’m not at work, I love to work out and spend time with my husband and our two rescue dogs, Charlie and Leo. I'm a huge fan of Disney, unicorns, and coffee.
I look forward to working with you this year! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Hannah McCoy
McCoy Elementary School Counselor
McCoyH@georgetownisd.org
512-943-5032
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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions for Elementary School Counselors
1. What do you do at school?
School counselors design and implement social and emotional supports for students, parents, and staff members. This includes teaching guidance lessons in the classrooms, holding small group counseling sessions, consulting with parents and teachers, and short-term individual counseling sessions.
You will see me all over McCoy! Most of the time, I'm working directly with students in small groups, individual sessions, or in classrooms. I also manage to pop into the cafeteria, the front office, and you can find me with students outside.
More information about counseling programs in Georgetown ISD can be found here.
2. Who can see the school counselor?
Any student on campus has access to the school counselor. Students can ask to see me, or they can be referred by parents or staff members.
3. My student saw the school counselor, but I wasn’t called. Why is this?
School counselors are everyday members of the school team! There are times when we step in to mediate typical school disagreements or talk a student through an unusually bad day or situational challenge. In these singular instances, you may not be notified.
School counselors are everyday members of the school team! There are times when we step in to mediate typical school disagreements or talk a student through an unusually bad day or situational challenge. In these singular instances, you may not be notified.
I will make parent contact when a student is unable to regain emotional composure in a reasonable amount of time and/or if I see that he or she may benefit from counseling more often. In that case, parents will be consulted and asked to sign consent for ongoing school counseling.
If you ever have any questions about my visit with your student, please don't hesitate to reach out!
4. What does confidentiality look like for students in elementary school counseling?
School counseling sessions are confidential. What is said in the counseling room remains private, unless there is concern regarding unsafe situations (i.e. suicidual ideation, self-harm, abuse, neglect) or with regards to court proceedings.
It is important to note that while counseling sessions are confidential and private, many times parents and teachers benefit greatly from knowing about various strategies and techniques the students are learning. At this young age, students need modeling, support, and reinforcement for learning social and emotional skills. In those situations, I am upfront with the students about what I will share with specific important people in their lives.
5. What is the difference between school counseling and outside counseling?
GISD Elementary School Counselors provide services and support for schools ranging in population from 500 to 900. Typical school days vary in terms of student needs and campus events, so school counseling does not have the intense and regular session set up that outside counseling can provide. The focus of school counseling is giving our kids the tools they need to be successful in school. For example, managing strong emotions at school, persevering on challenging tasks, goal setting, friendships, character development, etc.
The average caseload for an outside counselor or therapist ranges from 20 to 40 clients. Therefore, outside counselors are able to attend to deep and ongoing needs for potentially extended periods of time. The focus of outside counseling can include school challenges, but also addresses family systems issues and/or specific mental health and clinically significant emotional conditions. If you would like to learn more about counseling resources in the community, please check out our Community Resource Guide.
School Expectations
Learner Profile Read Alouds
Communicates, Collaborates
And Applies Critical Thinking
"The Building Boy" by Ross Montgomery and David Litchfield
"What To Do With A Box" by Jane Yolen and Chris Sheban
Creates and Innovates
"What Do You Do With An Idea?" by Yamada and Besom
Respectful Relationships
"The Invisible Boy"by Ludwig and Barton
Adapts and Perseveres
"The Most Magnificent Thing" by Ashley Spires
Inquiry and Exploration
"The Name Jar" by Yangsook Choi
Self-Knowledge and Personal Responsibility
"What If Everybody Did That?" By Ellen Javernick
"Tell The Truth, B.B. Wolf" by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Jotto Seibold
2023-2024 Resources
Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 School Year!
Resources for Families:
Georgetown ISD Community Resource Guide Guía de Recursos Comunitarios
Georgetown ISD Counseling Services Website
School Based Therapy Informational Flyer
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Learn more about counseling in Georgetown ISD
Check out my Bitmoji Classroom with links to calming resources and more!
Looking for counseling resources outside of school? Click here or contact me (mccoyh@georgetownisd.org) for more information.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Text or Call 988
Introduction Video for Kinder - 2nd
Introduction Video for 3rd - 5th
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