Counselor

Welcome! I am excited about being your school counselor at Russellville Middle School! Prior to becoming the school counselor at RMS in January 2021, I was a counselor at RHS for 2.5 years.  Before that, I served as school counselor at Russellville Elementary School for 3 years and also taught 5th grade at RES for 11 years.  I have 3 adult children.  As a professional school counselor, I advocate for students' success using a solution-focused approach by collaborating with administrators, teachers, staff, parents/guardians and the community.  Our school counseling program at RMS is designed to educate the whole child and is developmental, preventive, and proactive in nature.  Lessons and topics are designed to support the social-emotional, academic, and career development of all students and are created using the Alabama Comprehensive Counseling State Model and the American School Counseling Association Standards.  

Phone: 256-331-2120 ext. 1470

Email: Click here for e-mail

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Early Childhood/Elementary Education
M.Ed. School Counseling

Counselor

Welcome! I am excited to serve as one of the school counselors for both Russellville Middle School (RMS) and Russellville Elementary School (RES). I have 17 years of experience in education, 10 years as a teacher and 7 years as a school counselor. I am passionate about supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development and believe in building strong relationships with students, families, and staff. 

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband, Dustin Goodwin, and I are the proud parents of four boys that keep us busy.

Phone: 256-331-2120 ext. 1472

Email: Click here for e-mail

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Ed., Early Childhood Education Auburn University
M.A. Ed., School Counseling University of West Alabama