mia.crenshaw@fwisd.org

Counselor 2nd/3rd grade

My name is Mia Crenshaw, I am the 2nd and 3rd Grade counselor at Western Hills Elementary. Although this is my first year having the title “counselor”, I feel like have been counseling my family and friends since I was 13 years old! I have been in education for 26 years and have taught every grade level, but I have spent most of time in Kindergarten and 5th Grade, teaching science. I enjoy arts and crafts and hands – on activities. In my spare time, I like to work in my garden, work on puzzles and crochet scarves and hats for gifts.

I grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from an HBCU – Texas Southern University---GOooo Tigers! I went on to get both of my Master’s degrees at Amberton University in Garland, Texas in school and professional counseling. I love working with young children, and as counselor, I want to help bring about self-awareness and build self-confidence. I want to encourage them to love who they are becoming and set them on way pathway towards excellence. Come on Broncos! Let’s make this a great year!

keiron.jingles@fwisd.org

Ms. Jingles was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Southwest High School, the University of Texas at Arlington (undergrad), and Lamar University (graduate). Ms. Jingles’ professional career began in radio where she worked behind the scenes in an administrative role for several radio stations in the DFW metroplex, eventually acquiring a spot as an on-air personality on KVSP-FM in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After leaving radio, Ms. Jingles worked for AT&T for 15 years before transitioning to her passion of educating/mentoring. Ms. Jingles has been in education for 6 years. The first 5 years were spent with Dallas ISD as a 6th grade Science teacher. Although Ms. Jingles is a first-year school counselor, she is no stranger to mentoring and supporting youth. She has served students for over 20 years through volunteer efforts associated with her church, serving as a mentor to individual students who have crossed her path, and working with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

As a counselor, Ms. Jingles’ counseling philosophy is that every student deserves access to resources that lead to their success and their being able to positively contribute to society. One of her main goals is to build relationships with her students and teachers that say “Hey, I’m here to help. I support you. I believe in you. You’ve got this. Let’s work together toward the common goal of student success.” Ms. Jingles is a member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA).

Ms. Jingles has one son, enjoys reading self-improvement/motivational books, developing her Spanish-speaking skills, spending time with family, and learning the latest dance moves from her students.

Jennifer.Swords@fwisd.org

Community In Schools

Ms. Swords was born and raised in Bedford, Texas. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University, and then later passed the social work licensing exam. She has been the Communities in Schools Social Worker at Western Hills Elementary School since the 2017-2018 school year. She has been a CIS social worker for FWISD since the 2015-2016 school year.

She is passionate about helping our students be socially, emotionally, and academically successful.