Shannon Jenkins
Mental Health Coordinator
Loveland,CO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate professional with over 20 years of School Counseling experience and a proven knowledge of curriculum development, counseling education, and training and development. Aiming to leverage proven leadership skills to successfully fill the Open Pool position at Colorado State University.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Coordinator
Thompson School District
Loveland
07.2022 - Current
- Support district-wide K-12 Professional School Counselors
- Provide professional develop offerings that align with TSD Strategic Plan, Colorado State Health Standards, and American School Counselor Association
- Coordinate Mental Health district-wide initiatives
- Develop and maintain community partnerships associated with youth mental health
- Serve as member on Psychological Response Team (PRT)
- Facilitate Induction D for School Counselors, & SEL Specialists
- Lead and support School Counselor Level Late start meetings (Elementary, Middle, High), School Counselor Design Team meetings, and monthly all level Counselor meetings
- Provide support full SRA & Refresher Trainings
- Advise Intensive Discipline Team on Mental Health concerns and provide recommendations for support
- Establish District-wide Mental Health multi-disciplinary team and coordinate initiatives
Coordinator of Elementary Counseling
Keller Independent School District
Keller
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Lead vertical alignment, coordination and development of PK-4 guidance curriculum, which aligns with Texas Education Agency and American School Counselor Association
- Respond to immediate needs of students, campus Counselors, and Keller ISD staff
- Initiate district-wide Social-Emotional Learning initiatives
- Co-facilitated district-wide initiatives for Creating a Culture of Belonging
- Develop interdepartmental and community relationships to improve districtwide processes for student success
- Facilitate vertical alignment of college, career, and military readiness in PK-4th grades
- Create, deliver, and coordinate professional development to counseling department
- Coordinate recruitment, hiring, and retention of PK-4th grade campus Counselors
- Develop district-wide initiative to establish trauma-informed practices in Keller ISD
- Conduct multidisciplinary meetings to streamline internal practices within Keller ISD and improve efficacy of work with students
- Establish MTSS practices for district wide social- emotional supports
- Generate and maintain community mental health partnerships
Consultant
Region XI Educational Service Center
Fort Worth
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Develop, curate and generate online modules into Canvas to meet Texas requirements for Counselor professional development
Lead Elementary/ Intermediate Counselor
Keller Independent School District
Keller
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Establish development of counseling curriculum
- Coordinate district counseling initiatives
- Provide support to Keller ISD Elementary (PK-4th) and Intermediate (5th-6th) campuses
- Communicate closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Elementary Counselor
Keller Independent School District
Keller
08.2002 - 06.2017
- Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive developmental guidance curriculum as indicated by Texas Education Agency
- Assist all students to develop and apply skills for maximum educational, career, personal, and social growth
- Utilize guidance and counseling competencies to provide developmentally appropriate techniques to meet students' needs
- Consult with parents, staff, and other community members in order to increase effectiveness of student success
Education
Master's of Education - School Counseling
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas 07.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 08.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
Building rapport
Counseling Leadership
Advocacy
Effective Communicator and Collaborator
Data-driven
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association
- Colorado School Counselor Association
- Former Director of Communications, Lone Star State School Counselor Association
Certification
American School Counselor Association- Leadership Specialist
Timeline
Mental Health Coordinator
Thompson School District
07.2022 - Current
Consultant
Region XI Educational Service Center
12.2018 - 05.2019
Coordinator of Elementary Counseling
Keller Independent School District
06.2017 - 07.2022
Lead Elementary/ Intermediate Counselor
Keller Independent School District
08.2010 - 06.2017
Elementary Counselor
Keller Independent School District
08.2002 - 06.2017
Master's of Education - School Counseling
Dallas Baptist University
07.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Louisiana Tech University
08.1993 - 05.1997