Hello Pride! I am so excited to start my second year at Griffin as one of your counselors.  This will be my 19th year as a school counselor.  My husband Michael, who is a 3-time Olympian and I have been married for 19 years.  We have 3 children. Kody (21), Kavion (16) and Ke'Lani (13) and a dog named Pepper.  We are a big track and field family, as both my husband and I ran at The University of Oklahoma.  Boomer Sooner! I look forward to partnering with our stakeholders as we work to ensure the success of ALL of our students.

Direct Phone: 972-219-6218 

Email: blackwoodt@lisd.net

My office is located in the 6th Grade Pod

Hello Pride!  This is my 4th year at Griffin and my 4th year as a professional school counselor.  I am looking forward to working with all students, parents, and staff! I graduated from Midwestern State University for undergrad and Texas Woman's University with my Masters.

This will be my 17th year in education, 15 of which have been with LISD. My husband and I have been married 10 years and have 2 children ages 8 and 1 as well as a 12 year old dog.  I am a huge basketball fan and look forward to basketball season every year, especially the Dallas Mavericks!  Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!

Direct Phone: 972-219-6214

Email: dixonk@lisd.net

My office is located in the 6th Grade Pod