Greetings! I am excited to serve the community of Bryson Middle as a School Mental Health Therapist (Go Bulldogs!!).  As a therapist, my goal is to address the immediate needs of students and assist them in removing any barriers that hinder success at school, home and the community.  I will do my best to provide services to our students that will afford them opportunities to perform at their maximum potential. 

MY DEDICATION STATEMENT

My mission is to promote mental health and wellness to students and as a mental health therapist,

I will:

Motivate students to do their best

Inspire students to set short and long-term goals

Collaborate to ensure student needs are met

Help those in need of guidance.

Engage in active listening

Lead students to success

Learn by attending professional development

Empower students to take ownership of their character

I promise to:

Commit to advocate for our students & families

Utilize community resources to assist students

Respect all students, parent, and staff

Enhance students’ ability to make good choices

Never give up on our students

Thrive to do my best as a school therapist

Offer help to students, parents, teachers and staff

Nurture students and encourage  growth

ABOUT ME

I am from a small town in upstate South Carolina and moved to Myrtle Beach in 2005.  I am married and have two children ages 28 and 22.  My husband and I decided to move back to the upstate after 16 years at the beach.  I love traveling and spending time with my family.  I graduated from Gardner-Webb University with an undergraduate degree and received my master’s in mental health counseling from Webster University.  I also received a master’s degree in school counseling from Liberty University as well as a certification in school administration and supervision.

I am so excited to meet all my new Bulldog family.  Please stop by to say “Hello”!!

Oh!! My favorite quote is:

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” – Maya Angelou-