Lori Groves
Drawing by Sydney H.
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 11 years, has two step-sons, a daughter, and a son that attends Wells and keep her very busy.
Her hobbies include running, golf, shopping, and cheering on 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 Wells Elementary.
Counseling Services
As guidance counselors we are an integral part of the total school program, providing direct assistance to students, parents, and educational staff to promote a positive school environment. This is accomplished through strategies that influence the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.
Student counseling, parent and staff consultation, and classroom guidance instruction are interventions used to promote positive adjustment and to assist in maximizing each student's potential. The guidance classes include topics such as: self- esteem building, anti-bullying behaviors, motivation to achieve, respect, 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.