This is my sixth year in education, but my first at Union! I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in Psychology and Sociology. I then became an elementary special education teacher and taught for 5 years. While teaching, I earned two master’s degrees from Oklahoma State University; first in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership and then in Counseling. I love spending time with my husband, Nick, and my almost 2 year old son, Tate. I also enjoy yoga, crafting, and reading.  Please don't hesitate to contact me for assistance!

I began my career at UHS in 2015. Before starting at Union, I spent two years working at an Alternative School in Junction City, Kansas implementing a dropout prevention program. I received my Bachelor’s in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma as well as completed my Master’s in School Counseling at Kansas State University. I have a passion for making students feel important and needed while at school every day. I hope to help students overcome barriers to their success by addressing any academic, personal/social, or career needs.

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If you would like to make an appointment with me please follow this link to my

Calendly page. 

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You may also contact me by phone or email for specific questions.

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I had the pleasure of joining and working with the counseling department at UHS last spring, then welcomed back this fall with the Class of 2020 team. My experience includes working as a teacher, counselor, volunteer, and advocate for children, teens, and families. I have a Master's Degree in School Counseling from East Central University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. When I’m not busy being mom to my favorite 5 year old, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, watching movies, outdoor activities, and reading. It is an honor to have the opportunity to work with the students, families, and staff at Union High School and I look forward to a great year!"

I grew up in Southern California and came to Oklahoma to go to college.  I graduated with a Bachelors degree in elementary education from Langston University, and a Master’s degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. This is my 20th year in education, and I am still loving it and having a blast.  I taught 5th-8th social studies for 12 years and was a middle school counselor in Broken Arrow for 7 years.  I have been married to my amazing husband, Jason, for 6 years and we have two terrific kids, Paige a senior and Joe a freshman, both in high school.  I feel honored to be working with such a wonderful group of people at Union.  Go Redskins!!

I graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I continued at NSU and graduated with a Master of Education degree. I began working at Union High School in 2011. I love my job and am thankful to work with such an amazing group of people. It really feels like family here.

I graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters of Education. I attended the University of La Verne in California and graduated with my Masters in School Counseling. As a teacher, I started teaching 9th and 10th Grade at Broken Arrow South Intermediate High School and taught 4th thru 6th Grade in Bakersfield, California. My counseling experience has been from PK to 12th grade in California and the past 10 years at Union.

Working with an awesome staff and students at Union makes it exciting to go to work everyday.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do……….Coach John Wooden

I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher in 2004. I taught English in Coweta, Oklahoma until I graduated from Northeastern State University with a Master’s Degree in School Counseling in 2015. I love working with kids and found my passion was to help students through the counseling profession. I am beyond excited to join the staff at UHS! I love that Union is willing to try new strategies in order to keep students engaged in the education process!

My husband and I have a 13 year old daughter who keeps us busy with all of her activities. We love to travel, ride roller coasters, spend time at the lake, and watch OU softball and football! Reading is one of my biggest passions. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is my favorite book of all time!

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“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.”  - To Kill a Mockingbird

As an educator for the past 38 years, it goes without saying that I love students... and I love my job. I began my career in 1978 teaching English at Catoosa High School.

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Although I enjoyed the classroom, the opportunity arose for me to become a counselor - so I made the change. I remained at Catoosa for 7 years and then joined the Union High School Faculty in 1989. Through the years I have seen many changes, but the constant thread of excellence has never changed.

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I graduated from Northeastern State University in 1978 with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and then completed my Master Degree in Ed in 1980. My husband and I have one daughter who graduated from Union and is now teaching in Edmond, OK.

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Currently, I am the senior counselor for students with last names A-F. I also assist our student athletes with college eligibility registration. If there is anything I can help with, please do not hesitate to call or email!!

This is my second year at Union High School and in Oklahoma! I was born and raised in California. I received my B.A. in psychology and education from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Upon graduation I worked with children with autism as a behavioral therapist while attending graduate school earning my M.A. in Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services credential at Loyola Marymount University. I began my counseling career in Central California where I worked at 5 different schools as an intervention counselor, drug and alcohol counselor, and student support counselor, and have spent the last 5 years as a High School Counselor in Los Angeles. I truly value my job and make it my goal to ensure that students I work with have all the support and guidance needed while they navigate life and grow academically, socially, and personally.

I am an alumni of Union Public Schools.  I am a proud graduate of the University of Tulsa, BA 1995, and I earned my MA from the University of Tulsa in 1998.

As a Native American Program Counselor, I have enjoyed working with Native American students and families.  My own tribal  lineage is through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation on my paternal side.  I am also Cherokee and Blackfeet on my maternal side.  I have been with Union Public Schools since 2005.  I was honored with the recognition of the Volunteer of the Year through the Tulsa Indian Health Care Resource Center (TIHCRC) in November of 2015.  I enjoy attending both National JOM conferences and state JOM conferences to learn about what other Native American programs are doing across the United States.  I utilize what I learn and bring it back to implement in my counseling here at Union.  My best wish for my students is to help them utilize Tribal resources now and in the future.

The best way to contact me is through email or phone.