Welcome to Mr. Sisco's Online Office!
Hello!
My name is Austin Sisco and this is my second year as a School Counselor. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with minors in Leadership Studies and Lifespan Development from Middle Tennessee State University in 2015 and my Master's of Science degree in School Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2022. I am very excited to continue my school counseling career here at Riverdale High School!
I played college football for a year at the University of the South before transferring to Middle Tennessee State to finish my undergrad. At Riverdale I am the NCAA coordinator, ATLAS coordinator, TN Promise coordinator and the Freshman Head Football coach.
As the N-R counselor, I am the main point person for any concerns you may have academically, emotionally, and with your college and career exploration. Meeting with students is the highlight of my day so feel free to schedule some time and see me!
Have a great 2023-2024 school year!
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School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
School Counselors help ALL students:
- Apply academic achievement strategies
- Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
- Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)
School counselor duties include providing:
- Individual student academic planning and goal setting
- Classroom lessons based on student success standards
- Short-term counseling to students
- Referrals for long-term support
- Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
- Advocacy for students at various student-focused meetings
- Data analysis to identify student needs and challenges
- Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
(source: The American School Counselor Association, “The Role of the School Counselor”, www.schoolcounselor.org)
