Counseling
Hello! I'm Mrs. Cochran, and I am thrilled to serve as your school counselor this year! I am excited to get to know your children, build meaningful relationships with them, and support them as they grow into the best versions of themselves.
As a school counselor, I believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. I have a deep passion for helping students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, celebrating their successes, and working through challenges with confidence.
I strive to build trusting relationships by listening with compassion, encouraging each child's unique strengths, and helping students develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. When children know they are supported and cared for, they are better equipped to learn, build positive relationships, and become confident, kind, and resilient individuals.
I am truly honored to be part of your child's educational journey and look forward to partnering with you throughout the
school year. Together, we can help every child reach their fullest potential. I can't wait for a wonderful year of learning,
growth, and success!
For the past seven years, I’ve had the opportunity to work as a LIGHT Counselor/Responsive Counselor, collaborating across campuses to meet the emotional and social needs of students.
This year, I am both excited and honored to return to Club Hill STEM Elementary — the place where my journey first began. I look forward to reconnecting with the community, working alongside the dedicated staff, and supporting our students to make this year one of growth and success.
Mission statement
The mission of the Club Hill Elementary Counseling Program is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to support students’ academic, personal/social needs, and career goals so that they become successful and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.
Vision statement
Supporting student success in a diverse and evolving society, one student at a time.
What can my counselor do for me?
Counselors will help you by:
- reviewing your choice of subject during the registration period (February - April)
- providing study skills and academic information
- providing career and college information
- helping in teacher/student relationships
- helping cope with family issues
- listening to concerns about friends, etc.
- giving you information about life and decision-making skills
- referring you to people or places outside of school for help if necessary
- being your advocate – counselors are here for you!
Counselors for each campus are certified by the state of Texas in School Counseling, have a Master’s Degree, and previous teaching experience. Each elementary school has a guidance counselor to help ensure that adequate support for helping students to succeed and meet their goals is available.
Visit the district website for more information about the GISD Guidance & Counseling programs.
Bullying
No student should be subjected to bullying or harassment that interferes with their ability to learn or their safety.
Visit the Bullying Prevention and Investigation page on the district website for more information and resources.
Anonymous Alerts®
You can use the Anonymous Alerts® webform or mobile app to quickly, easily and anonymously report bullying, cyberbullying and other sensitive topics to school officials.
Anonymous Alerts® is monitored by GISD Security 24-hours daily and should only be used for serious and urgent matters. In the event of an emergency or life-threatening event, always call 911.
Download the app
To place a report from a mobile device, first download the free Anonymous Alerts® app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Then open the app and enter activation code garlandisd.