Michelle Ott

Michelle Ott is a Crisis Counselor and Student Support Coordinator for Frisco Independent School District in Texas. In this role, she supports a high school and two middle schools by providing extended counseling services to students facing crises such as grief, family issues, and homelessness. She also conducts professional development for teachers and staff on topics including mental health support, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and CPR training. With approximately 24 years of experience in education, Ott began her career as a special education teacher and behavior specialist for 10 years before transitioning to middle school and high school counseling positions, eventually advancing to her current district-level role. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from Texas Tech University, where she also ran track, graduating in 1994. She earned her master's degree in school counseling from Dallas Baptist University around 2004-2005. Additionally, Ott is a certified special education teacher and has pursued further training in life coaching, drawing inspiration from figures such as Mel Robbins. She maintains an active membership in the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and balances her professional responsibilities with life coaching sessions on evenings and weekends. Her approach emphasizes a holistic, village-like support system rooted in her faith and community values.