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Counselor PK-7
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Mary Ann Briggs
Counselor for PK-7th Grade

Monday-Tuesday
Middle School
409-787-3371 ext. 2424
Wednesday-Friday
Elementary School
409-787-3371 ext. 2425
mary.briggs@hemphillisd.net

Graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Academic Studies and an Elementary Teaching Certificate 1996 and with a Masters of Education in School Counseling 2003.

My experience in education includes 5 years as a first, second, and third grade teacher and 16 years as a school counselor.  I have worked at every grade level as a school counselor, PK-12th grade.  Each grade level presents unique experiences and challenges but I have enjoyed and learned from every one of them!

I have been married for 33 years and have two beautiful daughters and a lap dog, Daisy.

Counseling

posterAll students have access to the counselor.  Students, teachers, staff, and parents may refer individual students to the counselor.  In addition, I visit or conference with teachers and parents regarding concerns for students.  Typical topics of discussion include but are not limited to making good choices, behavior, feelings, academic challenges and programs, personal goals, individual needs, and community resources available.  Please understand parents are not typically called after visiting with students unless the counselor or student feels the issue is such that parents need to be notified.

Your child must know and trust that what is shared with me will stay with me with the following exceptions:   (1) your child gives me permission to share information in his/her best interest; (2) if child abuse is suspected; (3) if he/she is in danger of hurting himself/herself; (4) if he/she poses a danger to others.  I may speak with the classroom teacher or other staff members about how we can help your child in the classroom and at school; however, specific information will not be shared unless you and/or your child approves.

Counseling is a relationship built on confidentiality and trust:  student trust, parent trust, and teacher trust.  It is important in the student-counselor relationship to maintain confidentiality to the extent the law allows and to recognize the rights of the parents/guardians.  As in the student-counselor relationship, the parent-counselor relationship is also based on confidentiality and information will not be shared unless the parent/guardian agrees or if any of the exceptions listed above exist.  As a parent/guardian, please trust that your child’s best interest is our priority.


Useful Links

Resources
Burke Center                                                               
1-866-242-4556                                                
1-800-392-8343                                                
Jasper office:  409/384-6864

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas-Lufkin
1-800-445-8562
1-936-634-5753

Reporting Child Abuse
Hotline:  800-252-5400
Within 48 Hours

Report an Incident of Bullying
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