School Counselors
Jessica Harper, LCSW
Welcome to my page!
Hello!! My name is Jessica Harper, and I’m honored to serve as the School Counselor at Champ Cooper School!
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Southeastern Louisiana University (2005), a Master’s in Social Work from Louisiana State University (2006), and completed a Fellowship in Infant Mental Health at Tulane University (2008). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. In addition, I am certified as a TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Practitioner and an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Educator.
Since 2011, I’ve worked in the Tangipahoa Parish school system in a variety of roles, including developing behavioral interventions, conducting evaluations, and providing counseling services. This marks my fifth year at Champ Cooper, and I truly believe it will be the best one yet!
My mission is to ensure that every student feels supported - not only academically, but socially, emotionally, and mentally. I’m committed to helping create a safe, compassionate, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
I’m so excited to continue this journey with the Champ Cooper community!
You can reach me at:
jessica.harper@tangischools.org
(985) 401-0203
Parent Counseling Form (4th-8th Grades)
Local Community Mental Health Resources
Sara McElwee
My name is Sara Warner McElwee, and I am excited to serve as the School Counselor for Pre-K through 3rd grade at Champ Cooper this year.
I studied Music Education at Southeastern Louisiana University and earned my Master’s in School Counseling from Southern University in 2017. This is my eighth year in education!
As a proud Ponchatoula native, I feel truly blessed to support the students and families of our community. My goal as a school counselor is to partner with students, families, and staff to create a positive, supportive, and restorative environment where every child can grow academically, socially, and emotionally, feel valued, and be encouraged to thrive.
I’m looking forward to a wonderful school year at Champ Cooper, helping our students grow as they learn to be kind, be responsible, and be safe.
Email Address: sara.warner@tangischools.org
Parent/Guardian Referral Form (PK-3rd)
RKM - Ashley Kinchen
Hello! My name is Ashley Siliezar Kinchen, and I’m the RKM School-Based Therapist at Champ Cooper School. This is my first year at Champ Cooper, and I’m excited to be part of such a caring community. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Southeastern Louisiana University (2017) and my Master’s in Social Work from Louisiana State University (2018). I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, bilingual in English and Spanish, with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My approach is open-minded, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, and I’m passionate about helping students grow emotionally and academically. I’m grateful to be part of the Champ Cooper family and look forward to a great year ahead!
Contact Information:
Ashley.Kinchen@rkmcare.org
985-214-4899
Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools and Primary Care Providers for a Healthy Feliciana, (PCPFHF), a federally qualified health center, have partnered together in a unique collaboration to provide behavioral health support to students and families in Tangipahoa Parish. Through providing qualified and licensed social workers and counselors within the school setting, Tangipahoa Parish’s goal is to enhance the supports of its children and their families to decrease disciplinary action and improve educational outcomes.
How Does This Service Work?
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Counselor is available at various schools in the parish to work with the school administration, faculty, staff, families and most importantly the students to provide counseling services to address behavioral concerns. This social worker/counselor will:
- Obtain the appropriate consent from parents to work with their child.
- Conduct a uniform screening and Assessment.
- Design an appropriate treatment and intervention plan tailored for the student’s need
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers with proper releases to ensure comprehensive healthcare.
- Make referrals and recommendations to other community resources as appropriate.
What issues may be addressed?
School Social Worker/Counselor will provide prevention, intervention, and crisis response tailored specifically for the student on the following issues:
- Coping with Stress · Anger Management · Conflict Resolution · Social Skills · Family Issues
- Divorce · Parenting · Grief/Loss Issues · Medical Issues · Mental Health Issues
- Parent Education · Psychiatric Issues · Relationship Concerns · School-Related Concerns
- Absences and truancy · Academic Achievement · Bullying · Misbehavior
- School Avoidance · Tardiness · Underachievement · Motivational concerns
- Substance Abuse