Lisa Kalka
Frisco,Texas
Summary
Experienced High School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate dedicated to fostering student development through effective collaboration with school staff, parents and key stakeholders. Proven track record in designing and evaluating comprehensive guidance programs aligned with ASCA standards. Core competencies include academic advising, college and career counseling and crisis intervention. Aiming to enhance student success and well-being through strategic program implementation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Frisco ISD – Memorial High School
01.2022 - Current
- Assist school staff in implementing district developmental guidance curriculum
- Guide individual and groups of students to develop four-year educational plans and future-ready career awareness
- Counsel individual and small groups of students with identified needs
- Maintain a communication system with parents, teachers, administrators and community stakeholders that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate
- Utilize an effective referral process to guide students and parents to access special programs and outside resources
- Conduct campus needs assessments to determine appropriate services for students and staff
- Evaluate safe school survey data and academic achievement data to support a comprehensive counseling program
- Educate the school staff, parents and community about the guidance program through various public information channels
- Compile and maintain required documentation to ensure all students meet graduation requirements
- Plan school guidance and counseling programs to meet identified needs, priorities and program objectives
- Implement a comprehensive and balanced program
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on data-informed decisions
AP English Language and Composition / Advanced English II Teacher
Frisco ISD – Independence High School
06.2016 - 12.2021
- Team Lead – AP English Language and Composition
- Team Lead – Advanced English II
- Student Council Sponsor (2016-2017)
8th Grade Integrated Language Arts Teacher
Frisco ISD – Cobb Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016
- 8th Grade Team Lead
- National Junior Honor Society Co-Sponsor
Education
Master of Education - Counseling And Development
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas05.2022
AP Summer Institute -
Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth, Texas06.2019
AP Summer Institute -
The University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, English minor
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas12.1990
Skills
- Counseling techniques
- Data analysis
- Program development
- Academic advising
- Educational planning
- Crisis intervention
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multicultural competence
Professional Organizations/Community Service
- American School Counselor Association (2020 - Present)
- Texas Counseling Association (2022 - Present)
- Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Collin County
- Former Member of National Charity League – Plano Area Chapter
- Former Member of Young Men’s Service League – Impact Frisco Chapter
References
- Kathleen Eckert, Campus Principal – Keller Central High School, 817-744-2000, kathleen.eckert@kellerisd.net
- Ashley Luhrs, Lead Counselor - Memorial High School, 469-633-7316, luhrsa@friscoisd.org
- Katie Puente, Dual Credit Programming Coordinator – Frisco ISD, 469-633-6000, puenteK@friscoisd.org
Certification
- School Counselor Certification (Grades EC-12)
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
- Anticipated fully Licensed Professional Counselor, 12/2025
- English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 8-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades 4-12)
- Generalist (Grades 4-8)
Timeline
High School Counselor
Frisco ISD – Memorial High School
01.2022 - Current
AP English Language and Composition / Advanced English II Teacher
Frisco ISD – Independence High School
06.2016 - 12.2021
8th Grade Integrated Language Arts Teacher
Frisco ISD – Cobb Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016
Master of Education - Counseling And Development
Lamar University
AP Summer Institute -
Texas Christian University
AP Summer Institute -
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, English minor
The University of Texas at Austin
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