Ms. Garza is the school counselor at Downtown Montessori, where she is beginning her second year on the campus and her third year as a school counselor. Before transitioning into counseling, she served as a teacher in Dallas ISD for 11 years.
Born and raised in Dallas, Ms. Garza is a proud graduate of Sunset High School in Oak Cliff. She earned an Associate of Science from Dallas College, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University, and a Master of Science in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health from East Texas A&M University. Her Texas Education Agency certifications include Classroom Teacher, Bilingual Education, and School Counselor. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas.
Ms. Garza has always had a passion for helping others and strives to instill hope wherever she goes. She enjoys helping students discover their voices, recognize their potential, and develop meaningful goals and dreams.
Outside of school, Ms. Garza enjoys traveling, learning new things, hiking, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family. Her favorite activities include cooking meals that bring her family together and trying new restaurants with friends.
Education:
- B.S. in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University
- M.S. in School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health from East Texas A&M University
Certifications:
- Generalist (EC-6)
- Bilingual Education Supplemental
- School Counselor (EC-12)
Contact Information:
📧 adrdiaz@dallasisd.org
