About Mrs. Bishop:
My name is Amy Bishop and I am blessed to be a School Counselor at Picolata Crossing! I have been a counselor here since the day our doors opened in 2017 and have loved seeing our school grow. Picolata Crossing Elementary School is filled with so many wonderful people from our parents, our students, our teachers, administration and other staff. Picolata is truly a gem and I am excited to be here again this school year!
I am originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina and graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. I then received my Master of Arts degree in School Counseling from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC. The 2023-2024 school year will be my tenth year as an elementary school counselor. What I love most about the elementary level is the genuine curiosity students have in their learning and the world around them, as well as the opportunity for early intervention support that can have a lifetime positive impact on a child.
I have a passion for helping people and am excited to work with the students at Picolata Crossing. One of my favorite quotes that reminds me why I do what I do is the following: “I can’t promise to fix all your problems but I can promise you won’t have to face them all alone”. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Ben, and our daughters, Allie and Maggie. When I have free time, I love to exercise, go to the beach, travel, shop and I love college football-Go Clemson Tigers!
About Ms. Stadt:
My name is Natalie Stadt and I am so happy to have the opportunity to join the Picolata Crossing Elementary School this year as one of the school counselors. I have been a counselor since 2014 and have worked specifically with the elementary school grade levels since 2016.
I am originally from Lansing, Michigan and graduated from the Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI with a Bachelors of Arts in History. I also have my Master of Arts degree in School Counseling from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. I started my counseling career off in a Middle School and a High School in Michigan. However, upon moving to Jacksonville, Florida in 2016 I discovered my love of Elementary School Counseling and have been counseling those grades ever since. I recently moved to the St. Augustine after being in Jacksonville and have greatly enjoyed joining the Picolata Elementary School family this year.
I enjoy working with and seeing the students grow. I also love watching them develop self-confidence as they discover new things about themselves and learn new skills. I love helping support students and their families. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love the beach, skiing, traveling, hiking, and reading.