School Counselor
MS. MCMAHON
Pre Kindergarten - Third Grade
BIO
I completed my Masters of Science in Education School Counseling from Indiana University and have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Purdue University. I am a member of ISCA & ASCA.
Before my journey with counseling began, I was a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for three years. I worked one-on-one with children with autism, other developmental disabilities, and behavioral issues.
MISSION STATEMENT
All students...
Are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect
Have unique and individual potential and are capable of achieving their potential if given appropriate opportunities
Can be taught appropriate behaviors and can learn and grow
Have the right to a safe, nurturing, and encouraging learning environment that supports and enhances student achievement
Need a variety of experiences to develop intellectually, personally, socially, and physically
Should have a strong foundation of coping skills to deal with issues and problems they will face in the future
As a counselor, I am in a position to be an advocate for all students at Manchester Elementary.
ROLES
I perform the following roles in order to promote positive development in academic, career, and personal/social domains:
Individual counseling
Small group counseling
Classroom guidance
Attend & participate in academic intervention meetings
Organize & administer building testing
Consult & collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, & students
Respond to school crises or emergency situations
Provide information & resources to parents on a variety of issues
SERVICES
SOCIAL SKILL GROUPS
Increase Social-Emotional Learning
GUIDANCE LESSONS
Focus on life skills
1x Month Per Grade
COUNSELING
Short-Term Individual and Group Counseling
"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them. Every day begin the task anew."
St. Francis DeSales
"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."
Frank Outlaw
“We must be the change we want to see”
Gandhi
"With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity."
