Counselor’s Corner
School counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to challenges presented by today's diverse student population. School counselors work with students, parents and school staff to assist students in becoming successful learners.
-American School Counseling Association
High school counselor- jessica hubbard
Jessica Hubbard has an Ed.S in School Counseling from MS State and has been at SA since 2007. She is a member of the MS Counselor Association and the American School Counselor Association. She serves all students in 9th – 12th grades. While following the mission of Starkville Academy, she aims to assist students with their academic development, college/career readiness, and social/emotional development
LINKS TO FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
https://www.msfinancialaid.org/
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
College Resources
State of MS Financial Aid- https://www.msfinancialaid.org/
FAFSA Application- https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
National Collegiate Athletic Association- https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
Scholarship Search Links
get2college scholarship search-https://get2college.org/scholarships/
Local Options for Counseling:
anxietycentre.com
Brian Sellers, M.Ed, NCC
bsellers@anxietycentre.com
662-601-4011
Christian Changes (Wendie Woods or other staff) https://www.christianchanges.com/
662-338-1880
Community Counseling Services
https://www.ccsms.org/
662-323-9318 (Starkville office)
Right Track Mental Health https://www.righttrackmedical.com/starkville
662-498-1900
Starkville Counseling Associates
http://starkvillecounseling.com/
662-323-5588
Cornerstone Counseling
https://cornerstone.ms/
Offices in Flowood, Jackson, Oxford, & Tupelo
Books on grief and getting through hard times-
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
by Jonathan Haidt, Sean Pratt, et al. This book is at the Starkville- Oktibbeha Public Library
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: 52 Cards for Motivation and Growth Every Week of the Year (Self-Esteem for Teens & Young Adults, Maturing) (Age 13-18)
Make Your Bed: Small things that can change your life... and maybe the world by William McRaven (Author)
Middle School counselor- Emma Millwood
Emma Millwood is new to Starkville Academy this year as our Middle School Counselor (grades 5th-8th).
Emillwood@starkvilleacademy.org
Please fill out the link below with any questions, concerns, ideas or comments. If you want me to get back with you, please leave your name and email address or phone number.
Below I have listed different resources I love for our students!
“Put Your Feelings Here: A Creative DBT Journal for Teens with Intense Emotions” (The Instant Help Guided Journal for Teens Series) By Lisa M. Schab LCSW
“Put Your Worries Here: A Creative Journal for Teens with Anxiety” (The Instant Help Guided Journal for Teens Series) By Lisa M. Schab LCSW
“Guy's Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket: 101 Real-World Tips for Teenaged Guys” – By Jonathan McKee
“Smart Girl's Guide to God, Guys, and the Galaxy” By Susie Shellenberger & Kristin Weber
My goal this year is to be in the classrooms at least once a month doing guidance lessons with my students. Each month will have a different theme/topic we will be studying. This September we covered responsibility and for October we will be looking at positive thoughts and positive actions toward one another. Parents, be on the lookout for your monthly newsletter from me that will have more information about these lessons and other happenings in the Middle School world!
With the help of SAPA, I have been able to create “Care Closet” in my office for our students. I have school supplies, guided journals, self-help books, fidgets, good behavior incentives, personal hygiene products, feminine products, snacks, drinks, and more. I feel like our students really love this and appreciate everything! If you have any old school supplies, books, random toys that could be used as incentives, or snacks that may not be eaten, I know our students would love them!
elementary counselor- lauren marconi
The purpose of Starkville Academy’s elementary counseling program is to help each student be successful both academically and personally during their elementary years. The elementary counselor strives to serve the needs of all Pre-K-6th grade students through:
Classroom Guidance:
Monthly lessons are created to highlight a particular character education trait.
Topics include:
Growth mindset
Good citizenship
Sportsmanship
Listening skills
Study skills
Responsibility
Individual Counseling:
Counseling students on a short-term basis in areas such as:
Academic concerns
Emotional concerns
Peer relationships
Problem solving
Collaboration and Consultation:
The elementary counselor is available for collaboration and consultation with teachers, parents, students, administrators, and the community to address the academic, social and emotional concerns of our students.
Small Group Guidance:
Small groups or lunch bunches are run in the following areas:
Friendship Skills
Study Skills
Behavior Management
Books on grief and getting through hard times-
Elementary
Maybe Tomorrow? by Charlotte Agell
The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers
One Wave at a Time by Holly Thompson
Records for a new student in grades PreK-6th will be requested from their previous school by the elementary counselor once the admissions process is complete.
Records for a student transferring schools will be mailed by the elementary counselor once a request has been received from the student’s new school and the withdrawal process is complete.