Counselor

About Our School Counseling Program:  
The Macon Elementary School Counseling Program is a comprehensive program designed to help students with their overall academic experience and to assist with personal growth. Students will work with the school counselor through classroom lessons, small-group sessions, and individually as needed. Macon Elementary's counseling program gives students the opportunity to further their academic, social, and emotional development. The main goal of the counseling program is to assist students in learning the skills and attitudes necessary to be successful learners and productive citizens.

Counseling Services

Individual Counseling

Assistance provided to some students who may need help to overcome social and/or emotional concerns that interfere with learning.

Group Counseling

A support group for students who share a common concern.  Parent permission is required to participate.

Classroom Lessons

Lessons are taught within the Specials rotation to assist students with academic, social-emotional, and career development. Kindergarten and 1st grade classes receive lessons every week. Grades 2-4 receive lessons on a two week rotation. I see second and third grade two weeks in a row for 30 minutes of their Library time. I see fourth grade the following two weeks for 30 minutes of their Library time.

How can a student see the counselor?

• Student can self-refer via personally asking me or talking to their teacher

• Staff members can call or email to ask me to visit with a student

• Parent can refer their child for counseling services by calling or emailing

I love getting to spend time teaching whole-class lessons in our Specials rotation! With the TIGER schedule rotation,  I am able to see very class weekly or every two weeks.

Our lessons cover the following topics and more:

• Social/friendship skills
• Identifying and expressing feelings
• Self-regulation and coping skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem-solving
• Goal-setting
• Study skills
• Safety
• Careers

Below is a extended list of resources in the community ranging from  mental health and healthcare options to food and assistance programs.

Community Resource List

Email: smitchell@macon.k12.mo.us

Phone: 660-385-2119

ClassDojo: (Class Acronym) Counseling 25-26

The easiest way to reach me is by email or ClassDojo as I am with students or teaching lessons most of the school day. I do my best to return all calls and emails within 24 hours during the regular school week.