Counseling
Mrs. Kayla Brooks
I am Kayla Brooks, one of the school counselors at Cooper Junior High School! This is my fourth year serving as a Cooper Patriot and my 16th year as an educator. Before becoming a school counselor, I was a coach and athletic coordinator in Wylie and Garland ISD. I have taught health, physical education, and college and career readiness.
I am married to my best friend, Sherrard. I am the proud mom of one beautiful daughter, Braylee.
It is an honor to have the opportunity to work with the students, families, and staff at Cooper Junior High School! Let's make this an awesome school year!
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of North Texas
- Master of Science in Kinesiology/Sports Psychology, University of North Texas
- Master of School Counseling, Texas Tech University
Mrs. Melissa Shaw
Counselor L-Z
Welcome to the new school year! I am Melissa Shaw, the Cooper counselor for last names L-Z. I have been an educator since 1995 and began my school counseling career in 2001.
My family consists of my husband of more than 25 years and our grown children. We enjoy time together as a family whenever we can all get together. I love reading and learning new things.
I am passionate about students and helping them grow into successful young men and women. I believe building relationships is the key to success in schools and look forward to getting to know our Cooper students and families.
Please reach out if there is ever a need for your child. The team of educators here at Cooper will work to help your child become successful and ready for the future.
Education:
- Bachelors of Science in Education from Howard Payne University
- Master of Science in School Counseling from Texas A&M - Commerce
In accordance with Texas Education Code §33.005, parents and guardians may preview the Wylie ISD Comprehensive School Counseling Program and any counselor-developed classroom lesson materials used on campus during regular school hours. The district counseling curriculum is available on the Wylie ISD Counseling website. Independent classroom lessons are provided at the discretion of the campus school counselor, and any materials not available digitally are available for parent preview upon request.