Counselors' Newsletter
De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
SeptemberποΈ
September is here!! The 2025-2026 school year is well underway. We are confident this is going to be an amazing year full of growing and learning. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance. During this month of September, our students will get to know us via introductions and we will get to know our students as we greet them in the morning, during lunch and dismissal.
π Meet the Counselors π
Mrs. Glover
Welcome back to all the returning and new students. I am the counselor for 3rd; 4th and 5th grades. This is my 10th year here at De Zavala and I look forward to working with all of our students. I am passionate about helping students grow not only academically but also emotionally. Mental health plays such an important role in a childβs success, and I want every student to feel supported and capable. feel free reach out for any assistance needed.
Mrs. McCraney
Welcome back!! This is my third year at De Zavala, I've been in education for 24 years. I am thrilled at the opportunity to serve as one of your school counselors. I am the counselor for PreK; KG; 1st and 2nd. I look forward to collaborating with you to educate the whole child. If you need any assistance, please feel free to email or call me. I am passionate about school counseling because I get to have a positive impact on students. Teaching coping techniques and creating a safe space for them to feel comfortable expressing their needs is crucial for their overall well-being.
Contact Information
phone# 972-522-6410
Email: nedin.glover@gpisd.org
Temeka Lewis-McCraney
Phone# 972-522-6411
Email: temeka.lewismccraney@gpisd.org
Senate Bill 12 Information
βGrand Prairie ISD is implementing the SB 12 Consent Form in Skyward Family Access. Parents, you received an email with instructions to complete the form. This consent is required for counselors and social workers to provide routine check-ins, interventions, and follow-ups. Please log into your Skyward Family Access account today to review and sign the SB 12 Consent Form so I can support your student.β
www.gpisd.org/about-gpisd/sb12 <----- SB12 GPISD Site
π‘ Parent Needs Assessment π‘
Attention Parents & Guardians
The best way YOU can help us at the beginning of the school year is by giving us your input. Please click on the link below and complete the questionnaire. We APPRECIATE you!!
πΊ Helping Your Child πΊ
I am Enough Week
Upcoming Events
9/1 = Holiday (No School)
9/3 = Picture Day
9/8 - 9/12 = I Am Enough Week
9/17 = Club Applications Due
9/20 = Garden Day 7:00 - 11:00
9/26 = Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Mission & Vision
The Counseling Team at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is committed to fostering academic, personal, and social emotional growth through equitable and innovative support for all students. In partnership with families, staff, and the broader community, we empower students to reach their full potential by providing real-life, meaningful experiences. We strive to cultivate curious, creative, social emotional strong and responsible individuals prepared to thrive in a 21st-century world.
The vision of the De Zavala Counseling Department is to empower all students to reach their full potential as curious, creative, and responsible 21st century leaders. Through our comprehensive counseling program, we will support academic, social-emotional, and career readiness while promoting ecological responsibility, collaborative leadership, and lifelong success.
ππ½ Counselor Links ππ½
Contact Us π
email: nedin.glover@gpisd.org
phone: 972-522-6410
Mrs. McCraney
email: temeka.lewismccraney@gpisd.org
phone: 972-522-6411
De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
Website: https://www.gpisd.org/zavala
Location: 3410 Kirby Creek Drive, Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Phone: 972-642-0448
X: @ZavalaCounselor