Position: School Counselor
Years of Experience: 9 years
Years at Highland: 5 years
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Communications with emphasis in Public Relations
Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality Teacher Institute
Master of Science in Counselor Education
Endorsements: Special Education Highly Qualified (K-12), Language Arts (7-12), Social Studies (7-12), Journalism (7-12), Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
What do you consider to be your area of expertise?
Social/Emotional Learning
Special Education
Public Speaking
Individual, Small and Large Group Counseling
Conflict Resolution
Problem-Solving
What are your goals for the 2022-2023 school year?
Build relationships with the parents and community of Highland Elementary and Ridgeland, MS
Implementation of Trauma Sensitive Schools
Increase in student attendance
Full implementation of the Ron Clark House System
Assist students in their social, emotional and educational needs
Memberships/Affiliations:
Mississippi Counseling Association
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified
American Counseling Association Member
Phi Kappa Phi Mississippi State University Chapter Honor Society