WoodCreek Junior High Counseling Page
Meet the Counselors
Mrs. Clay
I have provided school counseling services to children and their families since 2008. I began my counseling career at an elementary school in North Carolina. After leaving North Carolina, I became a counselor at the junior high level in Katy ISD. As a junior high counselor I strive to create a nurturing environment where students feel supported in their efforts to grow. I have dedicated myself to learning how to assist students who are experiencing developmental dilemmas and trying to cope with everyday life. I aspire to meet the needs of the students and families I serve. I aim to do this by having a positive impact on students' academic achievement and by promoting positive social skills through counseling.
When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I LOVE to travel, both domestically and abroad. Some of my favorite destinations include Costa Rica, Venice, Rome, and New Orleans (my husband's hometown)! I believe that traveling helps to improve my understanding of other cultures, allows me to disconnect from my daily life, and pushes me outside of my comfort zone. But, most of all, it allows me to create lifetime memories.
Recognition & Education:
2019 District-Wide Junior High Counselor of the Year, Katy ISD
Masters in School Counseling from Univ of North Carolina at Greensboro, Fall 2004
Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Howard University, Spring 2002
Mrs. Marshall
Starting in 1993, I began my journey into the education world in Seguin, Texas. For 18 years, I was a classroom teacher with experience in both junior high and high school English and Reading. After Seguin, I started teaching in Bellville, Texas and part of that time was spent as a high school At-Risk teacher. This was where I was challenged with how to help students to graduate who had mental health issues and problems outside of the school setting. In 2012, in Schulenburg, Texas I started as District Counselor for grades K-12. After serving one year there, I moved to WoodCreek Junior High. I truly enjoy this career because you can see the difference that you can make with students and their families. Working with students at the junior high level is gratifying and a challenge.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my granddaughter, Oaklynn, and my two daughters. The majority of my time is spent doing outside activities such as, riding four wheelers, camping, and landscaping at home. One day, I would like to own my own boutique and move to the hill country.
Recognition & Education:
2012 Bellville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year
2009 Bellville ISD Junior High Teacher of the Year
Masters in School Counseling from Prairie View A&M University, Spring 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Education/English from Texas Lutheran University, Spring 1991
Starting in 1993, I began my journey into the education world in Seguin, Texas. For 18 years, I was a classroom teacher with experience in both junior high and high school English and Reading. After Seguin, I started teaching in Bellville, Texas and part of that time was spent as a high school At-Risk teacher. This was where I was challenged with how to help students to graduate who had mental health issues and problems outside of the school setting. In 2012, in Schulenburg, Texas I started as District Counselor for grades K-12. After serving one year there, I moved to WoodCreek Junior High. I truly enjoy this career because you can see the difference that you can make with students and their families. Working with students at the junior high level is gratifying and a challenge.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my granddaughter, Oaklynn, and my two daughters. The majority of my time is spent doing outside activities such as, riding four wheelers, camping, and landscaping at home. One day, I would like to own my own boutique and move to the hill country.
Recognition & Education:
2012 Bellville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year
2009 Bellville ISD Junior High Teacher of the Year
Masters in School Counseling from Prairie View A&M University, Spring 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Education/English from Texas Lutheran University, Spring 1991
Ms. Slaughter
I started my career as an educator in a small town called, Milano, Texas. There, I primarily taught High School and Junior High Spanish, but I also taught Speech Communication and I was the Yearbook Advisor. During the three years I spent in Milano I also attended graduate school at Texas A&M University to obtain my masters in Educational Psychology because my dream was to become a school counselor. After finishing my masters, I continued to teach Spanish for one year in Giddings ISD and for one year at Taylor High School in Katy ISD. Then, I stepped into my first school counseling opportunity as a Counselor at Cy Lakes High School in Cy Fair ISD. I was a counselor in Cy Fair for 4 years before moving back and becoming a counselor at WoodCreek Junior High. In the years I have spent as a school counselor, I have dedicated myself to helping others and creating alliances that have led me to connect with everyone I encounter. I believe that by building positive relationships I can help my students understand themselves better, and ultimately become their own advocate. Through all aspects of being a school counselor, I work with my team to build an effective counseling program that addresses the academic, career and social emotional needs of each student.
When I am not working I absolutely love to spend time with my two boys. We enjoy spending time with our family and friends, our two dogs, swimming, watching movies, and sports. I also love memes, photography, cooking and fitness. I persist in living a lifestyle full of energy, laughter, and optimism.
Recognition & Education:
2018 District-Wide Junior High Counselor of the Year, Katy ISD
Katy ISD Junior High District Lead counselor, Fall 2015-present
Masters in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University, Spring 2007
Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Texas A&M University, Spring 2003
Mrs. Caffey
I began my journey with Katy ISD and WoodCreek Junior High in 2008, the year WCJH opened. I serve as both the registrar and counselor secretary. I enjoy helping families, as many of them are just beginning their journey here; often times finding a school is top of their list over finding a house. I strive to help parents feel comfortable entrusting their kids to our Timberwolf family. All the while knowing, it is not easy on students to move across states, or countries, and change schools.
I want kids on our campus to feel like someone is here to help them when they come to the counselor’s office. Often times, I am the first person that a student will see when they come to our office and I embrace the opportunity to help them in any way that I can. We have an amazing team of counselors that want to help our students succeed and I enjoy being a part of this team.
When I am not working, I love being a wife and mom. My husband and I have been married for almost 28 years and are adjusting to life with young adult kids. I love cheering on my Houston Astros and Texans, as well as my kids' colleges, the Syracuse Orangemen and Houston Cougars.
