It is my pleasure to serve as a School Counselor at Schimelpfenig Middle School for 14 consecutive years. I have spent the last 27 years of my career in education, of which 22 have been in PISD. I graduated from the University of AR at Little Rock with a Masters in Counseling Education. Go Trojans! I have been married to John Burks for 25 years. We have an awesome daughter who attends Howard University in Washington, D.C. I enjoy traveling, reading nonfiction books, spending time with family, and serving my community. I believe in the power of community utilizing a village approach synchronized with a personal touch. Did I tell you how much I enjoy working with my students? I absolutely love it!