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School Counseling

Elementary school counselors support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. They work with students, families, teachers, and staff to help every child feel supported, succeed in school, and prepare for the future.

If you have questions about your child's academic progress, social or emotional well-being, or need help finding school or community resources, please contact our school's counseling office. We're here to help.

Meet Our Counselors

  • Molly Jacobs

    Counselor

    Hello! My name is Molly Jacobs and I am excited for another great year! I attended Longwood University for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees (Go Lancers!) and am happy to be part of the Tyler team. In my spare time, I enjoy walking my dogs, reading, and being with my family.

    Phone: 703-754-7181
    Email: [email protected]
    Molly Jacobs

  • Lisa McDermott

    School Counselor

    My name is Lisa McDermott and I am a counselor at Tyler ES! I enjoy meeting with all of our Tyler Tomcats during classroom lessons, small groups, or individually. I grew up on Long Island, NY, and I love to go back to visit family and spend time at the beach. I graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a BA in Psychology and I received my MA in Counseling at Marymount University. I love to connect with families to support and help our students succeed to the best of their abilities.

    Phone: 703-754-7181
    Email: [email protected]
    Lisa Kitkat

Informed Consent: Confidentiality of Student-Disclosed Information

Role of the Counselor

Our role as a school counselors are to facilitate and deliver a program that helps students in the areas of academic achievement, social and emotional development, and college and career readiness. This is done through meeting with students individually, in small groups, and monthly class lessons. We also collaborate with parents/caregivers, school faculty and other stakeholders to break down barriers to success.

Tyler's Counseling Program

"Tyler Elementary School, where every child is valued and given the tools to succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and in their career development".

Tyler Elementary School Mission:
Provide a challenging, collaborative and authentic learning environment in which high expectations lead to success within a diverse community.

Tyler Elementary Counseling Department Mission:
Provide a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive school counseling program; in a safe, accessible, and equitable school environment; that embraces multiculturalism, mindfulness, and a growth mindset to encourage all students to become culturally competent 21st century leaders, successful lifelong learners and productive members of society.

Tyler Counseling Department Vision:
Through an understanding and application of Mindfulness and Growth Mindsets, each student will receive the academic support to learn to his/her fullest potential, achieve his/her individual goals, and find inspiration and success in his/her career choice; the personal/social skills to develop kind, meaningful and lasting relationships with a multicultural perspective; and the career readiness skills to make informed decisions about his/her future as a bold, motivated, productive, responsible, and world class citizen.

How We Support Students

School counselors provide services that help students learn, grow, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

  • Academic Success

    Help students develop positive learning habits, build organization skills, and overcome challenges that may affect learning.

  • Social & Emotional Learning

    Support students as they build friendships, manage emotions, solve problems, and develop healthy relationships.

  • Family Support

    Partner with families to address student needs and connect them with school and community resources.

  • Student Transitions

    Help students successfully transition into elementary school and prepare for middle school.

Resources for Families

Explore resources that support your child's success at school and at home.

  • Learn how the PWCS school counseling program supports students' academic, social, and emotional development.

  • Explore tools and resources that help students plan for high school and beyond.

  • Find mental health information, crisis resources, and community supports for students and families.

     

  • Access no-cost virtual mental health services available to all PWCS students through Hazel Health.

Mental Health and Crisis Supports

Call 911 if there is an immediate risk of harm.