Meet the Staff
As vital members of the educational program, professional school counselors are in a unique position to assist students in the areas of personal, social, educational and career development helping to ensure all students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. In addition to our certified and experienced school counselors, DCES recognizes our Communities in Schools site coordinator as an integral member of the counseling team.
Laura Lake
School Counselor
(KG, 2, 4)
"I love being a school counselor because I get to help kids get to where they want to go in life."
KG, 2, 4
Heather Woolsey
School Counselor
(PK, 1, 3, 5)
"I love being a school counselor because..."
heather.woolsey@jarrellisd.org
PK, 1, 3, 5
Thomas Lane
CIS Site Coordinator
PK-5
"I love being a CIS Site Coordinator because I like collaborating with schools to understand each student’s needs and deliver resources tailored to them, in order for them to succeed as students and later in life."
PK-5
Allison Wells
"I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to work within this lovely district over the course of the 2023-2024 school year, growing alongside staff and students alike." --Allison
DCES welcomes Allison Wells, our advanced social work intern for 2023-24! For more information about clinical therapy services on campus with Allison, please contact your child's grade level school counselor.