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Counselor

Jill Jacobs, Counselor

I am beyond thrilled to be returning to Wimberley to serve as the counselor for Jacobs Well Elementary!  I am excited to work with the faculty and parents of this great community.  But most importantly, I look forward to working with the wonderful students of JWE.  Helping students reach their full potential while enjoying their educational experience is why I choose this rewarding profession.

I come from a family of educators, so education has always been an important part of my life from a very young age.  I received my Bachelor's degree in 2001 and my Master's degree in 2003 from Angelo State University.  I completed my counseling certification in 2008, and my administrative certification in 2011.  My career in education began in 2002 and, over the past 18 years, I have served as a teacher, a coach, and a counselor for students of all ages in Wimberley, Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Dripping Springs.

My husband, Brad, is a teacher at Live Oak Leadership Academy. I always told my husband that I would love to raise our children in Wimberley and we are so excited to get that opportunity.  We have a full house of Wimberley Texans - two boys that attend Wimberley High School, Maverick, 16, Atlas, 14, a daughter, Case, 5, who attends Blue Hole Primary, and Boone, 4, attends The Tree House.  I love spending time with my family. When we are not at school or watching kids' sporting events, we love camping, fishing, traveling, and any other outdoor activity.

I look forward to working with the Wimberley community again!  If I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Role of the JWE Counselor

The role of the counselor at JWE is to provide a comprehensive, developmental guidance and counseling program to all students in order to support personal, social/emotional and academic growth. This is done through guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services and system support. The counselor works with all students in order to help provide a safe, learning environment and provide the students support in the school setting. 

  • Teach regular guidance lessons supporting our TEXAN Roots curriculum which focus on responsible decision making, self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and social awareness campus-wide

  • TEXAN Roots Campus Lead (SB 123 compliance)

  • Provide a time-limited safe space for students needing increased level of support

  • Facilitate short-term small group counseling

  • Provide immediate and short-term individual counseling

  • Crisis responsive services

  • Work collaboratively with teachers and staff

  • Consult with parents

  • Provide information for community resources to families

  • Provide safe space for students in order to return to the academic setting

  • Gifted and Talented testing

  • Assist with campus testing and other campus activities