Meet the Teacher
Ms. Tenise Tillman

Hello, my name is Tenise Tillman and I am the K-2 school counselor at Johnsonville Elementary. I have been at Johnsonville since 2018 as school counselor and I am looking forward to being able to continue working with the students and families at Johnsonville.
I graduated from Fayetteville State University in 2007 with a Bachelors in Psychology, Savannah State with a Masters in Social work in 2009 and Capella University in 2018 with a Masters in School Counseling. I have worked with children of all ages as a social worker and moved into the school system as a teacher assistant while attending Capella University to obtain my Masters in School Counseling.
Activities this year that will include Buddy Backpack, 504 Coordinator and Purple Star activities. I am also a member of several leadership teams here at Johnsonville including PBIS, MTSS, SIT and Problem Solving. I look forward to another great year at Johnsonville Elementary, I can be reached by email or in office during school hours.
Phone: 919-499-4912
Email: ttillman@harnett.k12.nc.us
Your school counselor is here to help!
School counselors meet with students when…
Parents make a request. Students make a request. Teachers/staff members make a request. A student is visibly upset, angry etc.
Mission Statement:
Johnsonville Elementary School Counseling Departments Mission is to provide a data driven comprehensive program that addresses the needs of all students as it relates to SEL development. School Counselors promote a
positive school environment for all students by focusing on diversity, empathy and coping skills. School Counselors have the skills necessary to advocate for equity and equal access for all students to keep up with the changes in the needs of the students.
School counselors are here for parents!
We will work with parents/ guardians to:
Provide support when seeking help
Provide information regarding available community resources
Share information about their child within the boundaries of the counselor’s professional ethics
Review student academic performance
School counselors are here for students!
We will meet with students to:
Create a plan for academic success, Problem solve, Help with friends, Identify strengths/explore interests, Help with Transitions, Work on behavior concerns, Learn to cope with Emotions, Cope with changes in the family and Deal with Loss.
School counselors visit classrooms to teach guidance lessons on…
Study habits and test taking strategies
Bullying Prevention
Goal setting
Character traits (PBIS Lessons)
Career development and healthy decision-making
Handling stress and other emotions
Dealing with peer pressure, friendship and teamwork
School counselors offer small counseling groups.
4 to 8 students meet in a group to talk, share feelings and learn coping strategies when they are dealing with a similar concern such as divorced parents, loss of a loved one or social/emotional concerns. **Students will only participate in groups if written parent/guardian permission is received.**
Confidentiality
A student and family’s privacy is very important. All information shared with a school counselor will remain confidential unless…
(1) a student shares a plan to harm him or herself or someone else
(2) there is suspicion a student may be a victim of abuse or neglect
In these situations, we are required by law to report this information to parents and/or
to appropriate agencies.
Counselors may share information with teachers/staff on a need to know basis with student or parent permission.
Daily Schedule
