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Our Counselor

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                                  Counselor: Elizabeth Adkins

  Welcome to J. R. Irvin Elementary!  I am so excited and thankful to be starting my 28th year at the most amazing school in the entire world! As a school counselor, I do not do therapy, but listen to students’ concerns and work with their teachers and families to help them succeed. When needed, I can also provide a list of outside resources.

Each month, I teach guidance lessons during the enrichment classes. As needs arise, I also see students individually and in small groups to discuss topics such as self-confidence, friendship, anxiety, grief, and family changes.

I look forward to getting to know each student and working with them to make their elementary years positive and successful. Please feel free to contact me anytime at (469) 856-6000 or by email at elizabeth.adkins@midlothianisd.org

Irvin Counseling Mission and Vision Statement

Mission Statement

The Irvin Elementary Counseling Program is centered on building relationships that positively influence students' potential in diverse settings, as students learn to navigate social-emotional development while focusing on excellence through purpose.

Vision Statement

As a result of the Irvin Elementary Counseling Program, students will:

  • Achieve their maximum potential
  • Demonstrate academic, career, and personal/social problem-solving skills
  • Recognize and appreciate individual and cultural differences
  • Develop communication, citizenship, and employability skills to make positive contributions to the community
  • Access human and technological resources for support and information