Counseling
Elementary Counseling
A comprehensive elementary school counselor provides education, prevention and intervention services in the areas of academic, career and social/emotional development supports. It is important to note that elementary counselors are not therapists; rather they are professional educators with a mental health perspective. They typically spend the majority of their time working on universal instruction and working with all students. The elementary counselors will work in collaboration with administration, teachers, the mental health team and parents to determine the needs of all students within each building.
Elementary Curriculum BenchmarksTiered Support
Through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports, we provide more targeted and intensive help for students who need it -- both academically and social/emotionally.
Universal
We strive to support all students with universal programming.
Targeted
When a student is struggling, our teachers, school counselors and psychologists give more targeted help.
Intensive
If targeted support does not work or a student is in crisis our educators employ more intensive interventions.
Meet Our Team
Erin McCort
Welcome, Colts! I have served as the school counselor at Kohl Elementary since 2018 and feel grateful to be part of the BVSD community. I earned my master’s degree in school counseling from Loyola University Maryland after working in a variety of roles across the field of education. While I’ve supported students at all grade levels, I find that working with elementary learners brings a unique joy to each day.
Outside of school, I love spending time with my husband, Art, and our two dogs, Mango and Seamus. We enjoy backyard game nights, good music, and any adventure that takes us to the mountains—whether it’s skiing, hiking, soaking in a hot spring, or floating down a river.
It's another great year to be a COLT!