Counseling Services

Ms. Karissa Coleman

Karissa Coleman, ED.S, LPC, BC-TMH, NCSC, NCC

Lead CTE Counselor

Ms. Coleman's Counselor's Corner

About the Counselor:

Approaching my 23rd year in Education, I am extremely excited and looking forward to this new year. I began my educational endeavors as a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher for Tunica County Schools, before being blessed with the opportunity to become a school counselor here in Desoto County.

Prior to this year, I served in the Lake Cormorant area for 17 years as a Professional School Counselor.

Having earned my Bachelors from Mississippi University for Women, I continued my educational journey by completing my Masters and Specialist Degree in Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi. I am a National Board Certified Counselor and National Board Certified School Counselor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor and recently received my National Board Certification as a Tele-Mental Health Provider.

It brings me great joy to not only have the opportunity to collaborate with our amazing faculty and staff, but most of all, being able to work with my wonderful students and their families.

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Get2College 2022 - 2023 College Guide
Get2College: Resumes: Helpful for Requesting a Recommendation or Applying for Scholarships
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Get2College: What's the FAFSA?
Get2College: College: What Should I Be Doing this Fall?
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Mental Health Service Resources

Desoto County Schools Mental Health Resource Center
Your Mental Health Well-Being is Crucial to Your Educational Success
Mississippi Mental Health Crisis Services
Mental Health Education Websites
When Your Child Expresses Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Suicide Crisis Text Line
Mississippi Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting

Mission Statement

To effectively provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program geared towards addressing students’ academic and social needs, in a safe and confidential environment.

Vision Statement

To encourage and empower every student to become the best version of themselves by using a comprehensive program that addresses their academic, personal, social, and career goals. We believe ALL students have greatness within them. With the collaborative efforts of the school, home, and community all students will have an opportunity for success throughout their high school years and into adulthood, becoming productive citizens in their respective communities.

Goals

  1. To promote the personal and social development of every student through individual counseling, small group counseling,  and preventive education.
  2. To encourage academic growth and success in students, by offering classroom guidance.
  3. To encourage career readiness, by identifying personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations.