Hello! My name is Dana Smith, and I am the School Counselor at Winona Elementary! I have served Winona ISD previously as a middle school ELAR teacher and grew to love this community. I am extremely excited to be back at Winona and I am looking forward to all this school year will bring.
As counselor, I have the privilege to work with every single student. My primary responsibility is to promote the academic, personal, and social development of all students. I believe by implementing our Guidance Curriculum which consists of character development, along with social and emotional learning will develop the whole child. To achieve this development I will work with students at the classroom level, small groups, as well as short-term individual counseling. I will also meet with parents, teachers, staff and consult with community organizations to benefit and meet the needs of all Winona students.
I would like the students here to think of my office as a warm and friendly place, where they are always welcome- a safe haven – a place where they can get help if they feel confused or worried.
I am here for all students and want to ensure that your child has a productive and positive school year. If I can support your child in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Any student can request to meet with me or they can be referred by a teacher, administrator, or parent.
Confidentiality
Please note that all information discussed is confidential between me and your child, unless they are planning on hurting themselves, hurting someone else or someone is hurting them.
Dana Smith M.Ed.
Counselor Winona Elementary/ Winona ISD
(903)-939-4806
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
LeTourneau University
Masters of Education
Angelo State University
Certifications
4-8 English/Language Arts & Reading
ESL
Pre AP & AP
PK-12 Counselor
