Counselor's Corner

Traci Jordan - Merkel Elementary Counselor

I am very excited to be back at Merkel Elementary!  Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.  It's a great day to be a Merkel Badger!

Merkel Elementary follows the Texas Model for school counseling. Below are the four components:


Guidance Curriculum - teaching intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, post-secondary education and career readiness, personal health and safety.

Responsive Services - to intervene on behalf of students to meet their immediate needs. 

Individual Planning - guide all students to meet their individual goals.

System Support - identify and coordinate resources and activities on campus and in the community that benefit students.  


The links below direct you to other helpful information: