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MEET THE COUNSELORS

Your counselors are here to help guide you throughout your high school career. Come see us, we are in the main office.

Emily Faircloth
Class of 2028
efaircloth@ssisd.net
903-885-2158 ext 2217
Leydie Moreno
Class of 2027
lmoreno@ssisd.net
903-885-2158 ext 2220
Natosha Burns
Class of 2026
nburns@ssisd.net
903-885-2158 ext 2221
Lucy Adair
Class of 2025
ladair@ssisd.net
903-885-2158 ext 2215

What Does a School Counselor Do?

Professional School Counselors help with development in career, academic, and personal & social skills. These services are delivered through:

Guidance Curriculum

  • guides students in developing their full educational potential
  • serves as a critical Tier I support for all students
  • age-appropriate classroom presentations
  • engage students with social skills and interactive lessons
  • collaboration with teacher enrichment for integration in the classroom  

Individual Student Planning

  • guides each student in planning, monitoring, and managing their educational, career, personal, and social development
  • coordination of strategies, abilities, and interests to create unique path for the future
  • implement systemic activities that guide students in creating future goals and plans
  • collaboration for transitions  

System Support

  • connection between school and community
  • professional development and evaluation
  • program advocate district-wide

Responsive Services

  • meeting the immediate needs and concerns of students
  • consultation and collaboration with teachers, families, and specialists
  • referrals to resources
  • support in crisis situations
  • small group education and support