I am thrilled to be working with the amazing students at Bennett Elementary for the upcoming school year!

 

I graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 1997 and began my teaching career in Lubbock in 1998.  After 21 years in the classroom, I felt called to support students in a new way and returned to school to become a counselor. I spent a few years in middle school counseling, but quickly discovered that elementary is where my heart truly belongs. I joined the Bennett Elementary family in 2022 and have loved every moment since.

 

On a personal note, I am married to my best friend, Everett, and we are proud parents of three grown sons- Cooper, Hunter and Taylor.  We also have 2 wonderful dogs that complete our family-- Sam and Ellie!

 

I am looking forward to another wonderful year of learning, growth, and connection at Bennett Elementary!

 

Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can help with any social or emotional needs your child may have or with any other ways in which they need support.  You can reach me by phone, email or link on the Contact the Counselor page under the Parent tab on the Bennett Elementary website:  806-866-4443, [email protected] or Bennett Elementary School.

 

School wide initiatives like Red Ribbon Week, College & Career Week, Bullying Awareness & Random Acts of Kindness Week

Guidance Lessons

Responsive Services

Connect families with outside services for mental health

Crisis Counseling

Support students in their academic, career, social and emotional learning

Collaborates with teachers and parents regarding social and emotional health

Short term individual and group counseling

 

 

Starcare Lubbock Crisis:  806-740-1414

Starcare Intake (Counseling):  806-740-1421

Suicide Prevention Hotline:  988

Texas Mental Health Hotline:  866-903-3787