Counselor's Corner
Email: aubrey.johnson@pfisd.net Number: (512) 594-4026
About Me:
I'm Aubrey Johnson, and I'm excited to be the sub-school counselor at Parmer Lane Elementary. I graduated from Truman State University with a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling. I have served as teacher/coach and counselor at all levels of public education including post-secondary education. I've been part of the Pflugerville learning community since 2001. I began in PFISD as an assistant principal at Dessau middle school and retired in 2013 as a counselor at Hendrickson High School. Since retirement, I have served the district on 12 elementary campuses and 5 secondary campuses as sub-teacher-counselor-assistant principal-associate principal and principal. I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with the leopard learning community and build on the strong connections I've formed with our students, parents and colleagues over the past 2 and a half decades. I'm a coffee connoisseur, and my hobbies include golfing, reading and spending time with many of my nine grandchildren and loved ones.
My Roles:
- Teaching SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) lessons Pre-K through Fifth Grade
- Student support groups
- Short-term individual student counseling
- Consultation for teachers and parents
- Second Step Curriculum Coordinator
- No Place for Hate Coordinator
- Red Ribbon Week Coordinator/College and Career Readiness and Mental Health Awareness
- At-Risk Coordinator
- GT and Credit by Exam Evaluator
SchoolYearSuccess!😃
I intend to visit every classroom to discuss tips for a successful 2026-27 school year with our students. Your support at home is appreciated.
*Get a good night's sleep. Students aged 6-12 should get 9-12 hours of sleep because it helps with academic performance, learning and memory, brain development, health, and mood.
*Attendance counts. Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement.
*Be on time. Being on time is associated with executive function skills such as focusing, perspective-taking, and organization. It also helps your child start the day in a stress-free way.
*Eat breakfast. Research shows that breakfast is important for children's health and performance in school.
*Bring a water bottle and a healthy snack. Drinking water is important for staying hydrated and a healthy snack can help students stay energized throughout the day.
*Be organized. Students should bring their backpacks, homework, books, and all important materials each day. Being organized can help increase students' self-confidence and productivity and decrease students' frustration.
*Have a positive attitude. A positive attitude can help students build resilience and handle stress and negative emotions.
Mentors Needed
In previous years we established an Elementary school mentoring program, formally called L.E.A.P. (Leading Educators Assisting Pupils). Mentoring guarantees young people (the mentees) that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal and academic situations.
Last year we were able to mentor numerous students with the help of our awesome PLE faculty, volunteers, and community members. I'm excited that we will continue this valuable service to our students this year. Mentors commit to spending 25-30 minutes weekly with their mentees. I will offer suggestions and ideas on mentor/mentee activities; however, most mentors play games, do crafts, and lend a listening ear during their time together. This year we plan to continue monthly after-school get-togethers for 30 minutes after dismissal to enhance excitement and energize our students!
Please let me know if you would like to be a mentor to one of our students. Please complete the Volunteer Application if you have not yet completed one for the new school year.
2026-2027 PfISD Volunteer Application
Parent Referral:
Please use the link to refer your child for counseling. https://forms.gle/iEjhfeto8E2tKWQZ6
Individual counseling: school counselors provide short-term counseling that focuses on solutions. (6-8 sessions)
Small group counseling: a way for students to learn and develop skills that can help them in school, friendships, and family. Small groups generally consist of 5-6 students that meet for 6-8 sessions.