Hello and welcome to a new school year!  My name is Lisa Parrish and I am the school guidance counselor for Ann Whitney Elementary.  I am beginning my 29th year in education.  I am a 1987 graduate of Hamilton High School.  I graduated from Tarleton State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with specializations in physical education and reading.  I also have an endorsement in early childhood education.  I earned my Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Tarleton State University in 1996.  I have taught pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade at the elementary level.  I have also taught home economics and public speaking at the high school level.