Hello My Name Is...
Stacy Whisman
This is my 19th year at O.C. Taylor and my 25th year in GCISD as an Elementary Counselor. I came to GCISD with one year as a counselor and 4 years as a classroom teacher. I have 2 daughters, Kati (21 - Senior at Texas Woman's University) and Madison (18- Freshman at the University of North Texas).
My name is Stacy Whisman. I enjoy working with
children and helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
As the school counselor, I am available to help you with any problems
that might interfere with your child's learning. These problems may be
academic concerns, such as study skills, motivation, or lack of
organization. These concerns could also be social, such as lack of
friends, insecurity, or not getting along. Personal or family problems
can also cause worry and anxiety. My main goal is for students to
feel secure and safe. Students need to feel that they are cared about at
school on a day-to-day basis, and all of our staff works toward this
goal. If there is any way that I can help your child, please feel free
to call.
The Role Of The School Counselor
The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator
trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to
address all students' academic, personal/social, and career development
needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school
counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement. As a
school counselor, I address the needs of all students through prevention
and intervention programs.
Professional school counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff, and the community in the following areas:
*School Guidance Curriculum--structured lessons
designed and appropriate for each developmental level (Topics include
but not limited to bullying prevention, friendship skills, social
skills, appropriate ways to communicate feelings, ways to promote
kindness and compassion to others, stress management, goal setting/study
skills/career development, etc.).
*Individual Student Planning--coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to help students establish personal goals and develop future plans.
*Responsive Services--prevention and intervention
activities such as individual/group counseling; consultation with
parents, teachers, other educators; referrals to other school support
services or community resources; peer help; etc.
*System Support--maintaining personal and professional development, consultation, collaboration, program management, and operations.