Counselors
Email: kristina.vannoy@wimberleyisd.net
Phone: 512-847-5729 ext. 4268
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Texas Tech University, 1998
Masters of Education in Counseling and Development, Lamar University, 2021
Kristina Vannoy, Counselor
HELLO! I am so happy to be one of your WHS counselors working with students whose last names begin with L - Z.
I joined Wimberley High School in July 2022 as a counselor, after teaching for 20 years in several school districts in the Austin and Houston areas. I live just up RR12 in Dripping Springs since 2009, so I am not a stranger to the Wimberley Community.
My husband and I are currently empty nesters; our 2 girls will be graduating from college in May (a UMHB Crusader and a Texas State Bobcat). I soak up every moment with my girls when they are home! I enjoy everything outdoors, Houston Astros baseball, all things Texas Tech Red Raiders, crafting, reading, and learning new things!!
I am excited to continue my career in education as a WHS counselor, helping students become their best self both now and in their future endeavors!
Email: adriana.phillips@wimberleyisd.net
Phone: 512-847-5729 ext. 4288
Qualifications: Southwest Texas State University: Bachelors in Social Work, 2001 Masters in Education, 2002
Adriana Phillips, Counselor
Welcome to Wimberley High School! I am one of the school counselors that will be working with students in 9th - 12th grade with the last names that start with A-K.
I have been with WISD since 2016 and have lived in the charming community of Wimberley since 2009 with my husband, three children, three dogs, and a flock of chickens. I enjoy camping, hiking, gardening, and cooking. On many weekends, I'm often cheering for one of my children at a tennis match or football game.
I enjoy working with the students at WHS to help them succeed in high school and with their future goals.
Role of the WHS Counselors
The Wimberley High school counselor/s advocates for and support all students in their personal, social, academic and career development. This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal-setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data.
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Promote student success and well-being by following the latest edition of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
- Follow the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
- Provide Guidance
- Individual support
- Facilitate mandatory trainings
- Provide a time-limited safe space for students experiencing adverse life situations
- Provide references for students and families to outside agency support
- Including getting to know local/county resources
- Collaborate confidentially and appropriately with other stakeholders in the success of students, as defined by the ASCA ethical standards. This includes parents, other counselors, administrators, teachers, etc.
- Refer students to WISD Licensed Mental Health Professionals per WISD protocol as a bridge to support
- Aide parents in evaluating student behavior, assessing their response
- Add counselor related information to newsletter - Counselor’s Corner
- Support teachers with difficult students & situations
- Serve as contact for Court Appointed Special Advocates, Student’s Attorneys, State officials (with proper documentation)
- Perform Inventories to assess when students need immediate help (suicide, NSS*I, etc.)
- New Student registration
- Mediate as needed
- Advise students and parents with course selection, plans for academic success, etc.
- Interpret student academic records from out of state/area/country
- Coordinate and facilitate STAAR, Interim Testing, TELPAS, AP, TSI, PSAT, SAT, ACT testing during school days and weekends
- An active member of the WISD Counseling Team alongside other Campus Counselors, Wellness Center Coordinator, & Director of Student Support Services
- WHS Master Schedule
- WHS Student Scheduling
- Organization and monitor OnRamps and ACC Dual Credit courses
- Report FAFSA data in Skyward
- Report Endorsements in Skyward for each student, 9 - 12
- Help students get organized and adjusted to high school and/or a new school environment
- Write letters of recommendation for seniors applying to college and scholarships
- Guide and assist students with college applications and post-secondary plans
- Review transcripts and align all students with state graduation requirements
- Hold one-on-one meetings with seniors to plan post-secondary plans
- Set up Edgenuity/Credit Recovery courses; monitor progress; encourage students to complete
- Plan/organize Graduation Ceremony; MC
- Coordinate scholarships, create program, present scholarships
- Organize college fair
- Junior/Sophomore/Freshman Minute meetings