After graduating from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!), I began teaching elementary school in Lewisville ISD! I have been in LISD for 13 years (not counting the 13 years I spent here as a student) and have loved every minute! I have a master's degree from Texas Woman's University in clinical mental health and school counseling. I am so very excited to serve the Highland Village Vikings as your school counselor again this year!

I am married to my best friend Kelsey who happens to be the sweetest, most hardworking man! We met at a Rangers game and love all things sports! We also enjoy traveling and love the adventure of exploring new places together! We have a precious Boxer pup, Swiggles. She is full of energy and very sweet! My loving family, as well as the best friends a girl could ask for, bring me such joy and laughter day in and day out.

At Highland Village Elementary, we will work to: make sure your student has fun and enjoys coming to school, create a desire for lifelong learning through collaborating with their peers, hands on learning, and fun/purposeful activities, encourage students to take risks and figure out how to be their own problem-solver, foster and facilitate independence and social-emotional competency, accountability, and problem solving skills, give structure, organization, and respect, have high-expectations, set the example to always do their best, and help each student reach and recognize their full potential. I can't wait to spend the school year learning and growing with you!

Wishing you a happy day! Life is good at HVE! See you soon!

~ Mrs. Walter