It is my pleasure to welcome you to Wooden Elementary! 

My mission is to provide a comprehensive and developmental guidance program that supports students' social and personal needs so that they can meet their academic and college and/or career goals. I will strive to build a partnership with all stakeholders including parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become well-rounded, fair, and respectful citizens who will be successful in a diverse and ever-changing world. My goal is to advocate for equality, access, and success for all students, improve academic success, and increase participation in post-secondary education.

I love teaching guidance lessons to all of our classes in a large group setting.  These lessons will be twice a month.  

Our Emotional Growth lesson topics include:

• Growth Mindset
• Personal Safety
• Red Ribbon Week
• Bullying Awareness
• Feelings/Emotions
• College & Career Readiness
• Self-Control
• Perseverance/Resilience
• Being a Good Friend
• Test Anxiety

Red Oak ISD Guidance/Character Topics:

• August/September--Introduction/Respect (1% Better/Prepared) & Bullying within the 1st grading period
• October--Good Citizenship/School Pride (GRIT/Challenges)
• November/December--Gratitude (REACH/We Before Me--December)
• January--Trustworthy/Integrity (1% Better/Prepared)
• February--Responsibility (Grit/Challenges)
• March--Fairness/Caring (REACH/Character)
• April/May--Courage (Service/We Before Me)

Responsibilities:

I am available to help with short-term counseling interventions for things such as anxiety, fear, worries, school resistance, and family issues. If it is an issue that cannot be solved short-term, I am happy to refer your student to a qualified professional counselor/therapist. My job also includes individual counseling and small group counseling.   I head the 504 committee and serve on the School Leadership Team, and the School Improvement Plan Committee.  I am also over referrals for SpEd testing. I am here to help all students, parents, and teachers.  If I can serve you or assist you in any area, please feel free to contact me. If you have a need or would like a resource, please let me know!

• Guidance lessons in every classroom monthly based on district expectations and data gathered from students and stakeholders.
• Activities that expand on Suite 360 lessons
• Lunch bunch (small groups)
• Minute meetings
• Check-ins: Based on needs
• Kindness Week
• Food 4 Kids
• College Week
• Career Week
• Resources to family (medical, mental, food, clothing)

Wishing everyone a truly blessed year full of opportunity, success, and much happiness!