Ms. Tiffany Cathey, Counselor Kinder, 2, and 4th

Ms. Tiffany Cathey, Counselor- Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade

My name is Tiffany Cathey! I am the Kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grade Counselor at Frederick Douglass Elementary School. I am also the Parent Engagement Coordinator. I am going into my 20th year as a professional educator. I spend my first 15 years as a K-2 teacher for Dallas ISD, and I am beginning my fifth year as an elementary school counselor. I am a recent widow living in Grand Prairie/Mansfield area with my eight year old daughter, Danae. My husband was a retired Navy veteran.

I gre up in a small rural Texas town called Quitman (known for its Dogwood Trails) with my parents and a brother eight years younger. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Texas Woman's University and my Master's and Certification in School Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. My favorite pastimes are spending quality with my daughter, watching TV, dining out, and reading inspiratinal and devotional books.

I believe that every child has a right to a quality education. Providing a quality education as a counselor is reponding to students'needs, strengths, and abilities in ways that will help them reach their highest potential. Additionally, I plan to play a role in creating a safe and reliable environment where students who have experienced adversities and trauma feel supported. Finally, my vision is to help develop a culture that encourages a growth mindset in all students, whereby they see their own efforts as pathways to success. We create Champions!

To my students, parents and teachers, I am here to HELP you. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any problems, questions, or concerns you may have. I look forward to an excellent year at Douglass.