About The Counselors

COUNSELORS: Carrie Hontz and Amanda Embry
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SCHOOL: Union Hill Elementary

EMAIL: Carrie_Hontz@roundrockisd.org Amanda_Embry@roundrockisd.org

SCHOOL PHONE: (512)424-8743


About The Counselors

Carrie Hontz:

Carrie Hontz (formerly Hunnicutt) has worked at Union Hill since its opening 
in 2002 as a teacher in kindergarten, first, and third grades. Carrie 
transitioned into Counseling in 2007 after finishing her master's degree in 
School Counseling at The University of Texas at Austin. 

Amanda Embry:

Amanda is new to Union Hill and is excited to be working here as a part-time 
counselor. She is transitioning from being a classroom teacher and has 
experience teaching pre-school, second, and third grades. Amanda is currently 
completing her degree in School Counseling at Texas State. 


Mission Of The Department

The mission of the RRISD school counseling program is to provide a 
comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, 
career and personal/social development of all students. 

Professional School Counselors: 

- Provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement 
- Facilitate the support system to ensure all students in RRISD have access   
to and are prepared with the knowledge and skills at the highest level to be 
contributing members of a diverse community 
- Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the 
American School Counselor Association 
- Participate in professional development activities essential to maintain a 
quality school counseling program 

We believe: 

- All students have dignity and worth 
- All students have the right to participate in the school counseling program 
- All students’ ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual differences and special 
needs are considered in planning and implementing the school counseling 
program 
- All students shall have access to a state-certified professional school 
counselor to deliver the counseling program