Keller ISD Counseling Services

Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs are vital to the achievement of excellence in education for all students.  

School Counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff and the community in the following ways: 

Delivery Methods

Guidance Education– Lessons on a variety of topics; large-group consultations with students

Responsive Services – Individual counseling sessions; parent consultations regarding individual student needs; coordination with outside referral sources

Individual Planning – Academic and career guidance; parent and student consultation regarding planning and goal-setting; interpretation and analysis of assessment instruments

System Support – Community outreach; parent education programs; teacher consultation; school improvement planning

Current Counseling Hot Topics

• KISD Partners with UNT Eagle Advantage Program 
• iGraduate: Individualized Graduation Plans 
• Parent Drug Awareness Program 
• Random, Voluntary Student Drug Testing Program 
• Work the Plan: Student/Family Emergency Reunification
• Stay On Track Coalition  

Connect with us on Social Media! 

Facebook.com/KellerISDGC
@KISDCounseling on Twitter 

Dr. Sandy Benavidez

District Counseling Programs Director
817-743-8075

Marcene Weatherall
Counseling and Intervention Services Director
817-744-1041

Jennifer Fleming

AVID and Post-Secondary Readiness Director
817-743-8045

Christina Galanis

Coordinator of Secondary Counseling
817-743-8095

Shannon Jenkins

Coordinator of Elementary Counseling
817-743-8083

Asli Abernathy

Coordinator of Guidance Curriculum
817-743-8088

Marsha Cummins

District College and Career Readiness Counselor
817-743-8011

Nicole Robertson

Counseling Specialist
817-744-1127

Counseling Administrative Assistant
817-743-8110

KISD Guidance Curriculum Facilitators
817-743-8111