Counselor, Carrie Andrews
Carrie Andrews is a certified school counselor who has been in education for 26 years. She began her career as a first grade teacher and has spent the last 23 years working as an elementary School Counselor in Waxahachie ISD. She is very excited to serve Sims as the School Counselor.
Mrs. Andrews obtained both her undergraduate and master's degrees from Texas A&M University. She is married to her husband Brad who is also an educator in Mexia ISD. They have one son Cade who is a student at Texas A&M University. In her free time, Mrs. Andrews enjoys reading and camping.
What is School Counseling?
School counselors offer services designed to increase student wellness, improve academic performance, and increase participation in postsecondary education. These goals are met through a comprehensive counseling program that includes four components: guidance curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services, and systems support. Additionally, school counselors are instrumental in providing staff and students resources for an effective social and emotional learning program. If you feel your child would benefit from school counseling services, please contact Carrie Andrews at (254) 562-4025.
What is Social and Emotional Learning?
Social and Emotional Learning is the process by which we gain important skills needed in order to be successful in school, work, and life. These skills are categorized in to five basic components: Social Awareness, Self-Management, Self-Awareness, Responsible Decision Making, and Relationship Skills.
A Social and Emotional Learning Counselor can assist students in obtaining these important life skills by providing teachers with daily SEL lessons to use in the classroom, conducting whole group guidance lessons focused on the five components of SEL, and providing small group sessions that target needed skills.
Want to learn more about SEL? Visit the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) website for information and resources.
Virtual Calming Corner
This space is full of resources that you may find valuable for managing your emotions and finding calm in your busy day.
Disclaimer: The following links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional. These are free resources independent of Mexia Independent School District.
Breathing Exercises:
Calm Coloring:
Mindfulness:
Rainbow Relaxation: Mindfulness for Kids
Everyday Mindfulness for Teens
Movement:
Becoming Aware of Stress - Yoga for Teens