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AES Families,
AES Families,
Hello! I am so glad you are visiting my site. The role of the elementary school counselor is to help students reach their potential. Our program is based on the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs which clearly outlines the role of the school counselor. The primary responsibility of a school counselor is to counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities. I accomplish this through activities such as lessons on our character traits, career development lessons, individual and group counseling as needed and responsive services such as crisis intervention, community resource referrals and partnering with outside agencies. I love working alongside parents and teachers to help each child achieve. This is my 14th year as counselor at AES and 25th year in public education. My goal is to partner with families to help kids reach their potential and lead happy, healthy lives.
Hello! I am so glad you are visiting my site. The role of the elementary school counselor is to help students reach their potential. Our program is based on the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs which clearly outlines the role of the school counselor. The primary responsibility of a school counselor is to counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities. I accomplish this through activities such as lessons on our character traits, career development lessons, individual and group counseling as needed and responsive services such as crisis intervention, community resource referrals and partnering with outside agencies. I love working alongside parents and teachers to help each child achieve. This is my 14th year as counselor at AES and 25th year in public education. My goal is to partner with families to help kids reach their potential and lead happy, healthy lives.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Jill Jernigan, M.Ed., LPC-A
Jill Jernigan, M.Ed., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Denise Thatcher, Ph.D., LPC-S
August/September: Empathy
October: Self-Direct
November: Teamwork
December: Responsibility
January: Respect
February: Kindness
March: Courage
April: Perseverance
May: Integrity
Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH) Character Trait of the Month
Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH) Character Trait of the Month
AES Counseling resources | 2025-26
AES Counseling resources | 2025-26
Counseling Services
AES has opportunities for students to work with the counselor individually and in small groups. If you would like your child to see the counselor, please call or email Mrs. Jernigan (817 408-4212 jill.jernigan@granburyisd.org) or fill out this Referral Link.
Small groups may include
Lunch Bunch (once a week, most weeks--best for small social settings and getting to know kids better) Sign Up for Lunch Bunch
Pirates with Purpose (grades 3-5, referred by teacher or self)
Kindness Crew (5th grade, chosen by application)
Groups based on common topic as needed (Anger Busters, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Loss and Grief). These will be announced in the Pirate Press with sign ups available.
Small groups and individual counseling require parent permission. Referrals for outside therapy are also provided as needed.
A RAINBOW OVER AES! WE LOVE OUR SCHOOL!
“Courage is like love;
“Courage is like love;
it must have hope for nourishment.”
it must have hope for nourishment.”
-Napoleon Bonaparte
-Napoleon Bonaparte
When we’re trying to keep it together in front of our kids, the stress can build up! Let off some steam and get support for yourself by using one of these resources - available 24/7.
When we’re trying to keep it together in front of our kids, the stress can build up! Let off some steam and get support for yourself by using one of these resources - available 24/7.
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress
800-985-5990
Text “talkwithus” to 66746
Need help with food, medical services, or transportation? Here are some helpful organizations in the community. Please feel free to email me for more resources!
Need help with food, medical services, or transportation? Here are some helpful organizations in the community. Please feel free to email me for more resources!
Dial 211 for multiple additional resources.
Dial 211 for multiple additional resources.
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