first year teaching 2008 below & under that one is Currently now in 2017
First Day at EES 2008
Currently now 2017
About Me
I was born in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. My father whom was an engineer was transferred to a small town Bismarck, Illinois until I was in the fourth grade. And then once again, he was transferred to Newport, Tennessee when I was in the fifth grade. I do not have any "blood" relatives here, of course other then my children. I have a huge family that lives across the whole country. My maternal grandma had 17 children and my paternal grandma had nine. I guess you could say that I feel that I am “well-cultured” and have been around many different walks of life. We were always traveling to a different state to see a relative. I began school at Bismarck Elementary School in Illinois until the fifth grade. My next school was then Parrottsville Elementary School here in Tennesee. I was in culture shock living up north moving to this small, rural appalchian town lol. Mrs. Reba Faye Sane and Mr. Winters could not have helped comfort me anymore then they did. They were great helping me find my way as the "new kid." After attending Cocke County High School, my path led me into the halls of WSCC, ETSU, and UT. I had finished college with a BS in Criminal Justice/Minor-Psychology and a MS in Counseling. During my first marriage, I lived in Beaufort, South Carolina on the USMC base at Parris Island for five years in a predominantly African American community which was a great experience for me. During this time, I worked at a juvenile detention center, a mental health facility/psychosocial rehabilitation center for the Department of Mental Health in SC, and a grant funded children’s program. I was a supervisor over 17 mentally ill adults declared mentally insane in which one had murdered her infant twins. I began to learn about the plethora of mental illnesses and the huge differences in personality disorders, mental illness, mood disorders, and psychosis. Once returning to Tennessee, I began working with The Department of Children’s Services. I worked in Prevention, Social Services, and Juvenile Justice. As arduous as the work is, there is no greater experience than this. This gives you a chance to learn the legal system, and help change the lives of children. It also helps you to learn that the only way you can be successful with a belligerent family is to meet them where they are and treat them with respect. I worked with Family Care, a grant program with our local court in which I was providing therapy to juveniles with a drug or alcohol addiction. This program was a great success as well. I have had my share of ups and downs and understand that we all do. I believe our mistakes help to mold us into who we are. I furthered my education with a second Masters degree from LMU and became a licensed school counselor. I have been married for 13 years and have three children. My children are very special to me as all children are. Many of my core beliefs have been developed from my parents. However, I like to look at any situation with my own eyes and try to see what seems to make sense. I was also blessed to be raised in a church. At a young age, my father would always complete volunteer work. I will never forget one frigid, cold Thanksgiving that my father took myself and siblings to a very underprivileged home. There was no door and only a blanket as the door. We were going around that day giving out Thanksgiving meals. The home had no heating and I was freezing. We sat on the floor shivering and passed out the turkey. A couple weeks later, my father found an old wood stove to take back to the family. He taught me at a young age to be a giver and to realize what you have can be gone at any second. My father didn't care about your status (rich or poor), skin color, education levels, ect. He gives love to all people. Yes we were the family who many times picked up a local drunkard and they rode to town in the back of his truck. This was a huge lesson for me. Who was I to judge. Dad would give him the same words "buddy you can do better" and yet still be an example to him. That is all we really can ever do. One of the greatest lessons we all learn, is through making bad choices and the painful life lessons that follow. I had to develop mental strength and went through trials and tests myself throughout my life. I have tried to learn from the bad choices and yet realize we are human and going to make more so to continually learn from them & strive to be better. Many times, humility and mental strength is all that is effective. And think about it, why wouldn't they be, for they are two of the hardest to avail oneself of. Being able to keep it together is where your toughest people conform. I have utilized several techniques that have been highly effective against bullying. I pray a lot, like literally some days, all day:) I am big on using a Rogerian style approach in therapy which is meeting a person where they are. It is best to build as strong relationship with a student. Then when you need to discipline, they respect you and know you love them. I believe that as a school counselor, all students deserve love and to be treated with respect. I try to run 3 miles a day. I am all about comfort and most days you will see me sporting a messy bun and jeans lol. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via my contact page.
Myself and husband Bryan
My Jaydawg, Mrs. Jayna Webb
My kiddos- Kailea, Austin, & Elsie- How I love these 3 faces -♥♥♥-