Counseling
Madison Lipson
Bio Coming Soon!
Mrs. Pamela Vance
Hi Wrangler Family!
This year starts my 21st year in education and my 4th year as a School Counselor. I started my journey as an educator in Royse City ISD as an elementary teacher, moved to Garland ISD to teach science, and then to Wylie ISD to teach STEM. For the last 3 years, I have been in Community ISD as a counselor. I am SO excited to be a Watkins Wrangler this year!
My husband and I live in Wylie with our children Emma and Cooper. They both attended Watkins, so it is so exciting to be at a place that helped give my children a wonderful education. Our family loves OU football, we like to spend time outdoors and hang out with our dogs Charlee and Charlotte.
I am here to help children grow socially and emotionally. I want all children to have the tools to promote self-growth both in and out of the classroom. I believe the job of a counselor is to be a partner with parents and teachers to meet the needs of our students. I am here to listen and support our students and be an advocate for student needs.
Part of my role is to deliver classroom lessons, meet with students individually and work with small groups. Throughout the year, I will visit classrooms to teach lessons that focus on mindfulness (breathing techniques), empathy, kindness, respect, grit, and friendship skills. The Kids Count Players Program, through the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, is a resource we utilize for K-2 students to bring awareness to personal boundaries and to educate our students about child abuse prevention.
How does a student see a school counselor?
- Self-referral
- Parent referral
- Administrative, teacher, or other staff referral
I am also the 504 coordinator (3-4). I am here to answer questions or discuss your concerns regarding your child’s development or well-being at school, so please contact me anytime should the need arise.
I look forward to an amazing school year with our Watkins Wranglers!
Degrees
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelors in Elementary Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Masters in School Counseling
In accordance with Texas Education Code §33.005, parents and guardians may preview the Wylie ISD Comprehensive School Counseling Program and any counselor-developed classroom lesson materials used on campus during regular school hours. The district counseling curriculum is available on the Wylie ISD Counseling website. Independent classroom lessons are provided at the discretion of the campus school counselor, and any materials not available digitally are available for parent preview upon request.