About Elissa Hughes
Meet Elissa Hughes, the passionate school counselor behind "Not Your Average School Counselor" who's dedicated to creating evidence-based resources that actually work in real school environments.
Elissa's Story
With a comprehensive educational background including a Master's degree in School Counseling from Mercer University, a Specialist in Education in Professional Counseling from the University of West Georgia, a Master's in Forensic Psychology from the University of North Dakota, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Georgia, Elissa has dedicated her career to supporting students in middle school counseling.
Her passion for creating evidence-based, practical resources stems from years of real-world experience in the counseling office, where she discovered the need for materials that actually work with today's students.
Elissa's Approach
The principles that guide every resource Elissa creates and every student she supports.
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in everything we create, ensuring every resource meets rigorous quality benchmarks and delivers real value to counselors and students.
Empathy
We understand the challenges counselors face daily and design our resources with genuine care for both counselor and student wellbeing.
Impact
We measure success by the positive impact our resources have on student outcomes and counselor effectiveness, not just by sales numbers.
Elissa's Credentials
A dedicated school counselor with the education, experience, and passion to make a real difference.
Education
- Master's in School Counseling - Mercer University
- Specialist in Education - University of West Georgia
- Master's in Forensic Psychology - University of North Dakota
- Bachelor's in Psychology & Sociology - University of Georgia
Specialties
- Evidence-Based Resources
- Student Wellness
- Mindfulness & SEL