Counseling

Hello, Dodd Dinos!
It is a pleasure to serve the students, families, and staff of Dodd Elementary as the school counselor. I have worked in education since 2011 and am committed to supporting students’ academic success while also fostering their social and emotional development. I believe collaboration between home and school is essential to student success, and I value working closely with families, teachers, and staff to support student growth. My goal is to help students build the skills they need to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential to become the best version of themselves.

I earned a bachelor's degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University and a master's degree in School Counseling from Texas Tech University. I hold certifications in Early Childhood–6th Grade, Bilingual Education, Special Education, and School Counseling.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Joshua, and our two sons, Levi and Eli. As a family, we enjoy exploring the DFW area, as well as participating in game nights and movie nights. In my free time, I also enjoy reading and cooking.

Throughout the school year, I provide guidance lessons that focus on social and emotional learning topics such as brain development, mindfulness, empathy, kindness, respect, perseverance, and friendship skills. These lessons align with and reinforce the social-emotional instruction provided by classroom teachers. I also provide individual counseling and small-group counseling to support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. Please note that parental consent must be given in order for a student to receive small-group or individual counseling.

In addition, I serve as the campus 504 Coordinator and as Dodd's National Elementary Honor Society coordinator. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to partnering with you to support our students’ success.