Lori Groves: Mrs. Lori Groves earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and went on to pursue two further Master’s degrees in Counseling from Amber University. She has eight years of counseling experience. Lori is a product of the Plano ISD and attended Elementary through High School here. She has been married for 10 years and four children which keep her very busy. Her hobbies include running, golf, and cheering for the Longhorns, Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, and even the Rangers. Her love of empowering children to become independent problem solvers and positive members of society has brought her to school counseling and to Huffman Elementary.

You can reach me at 469-752-1915 or Lori.Groves@pisd.edu

The mission of the PISD elementary counseling program is to provide guidance through a team approach so that students can develop emotionally, socially and academically to become responsible members of society. The guidance classes include topics such as: self- esteem building, anti-bullying behaviors, character traits, drug awareness, friendship, decision-making skills, personal safety, study skills and test-taking strategies, conflict management, career and college awareness and much more. Small group sessions are available as needed for social skills, changing families, grief/loss and friendship.