Two RISD Counselors in Texas Top 10

The Darmouth Elementary School and Memorial Park Academy counselors were recognized for their outstanding work during this pandemic school year.

Dia Thao of Dartmouth was named a semifinalist, and Kristin Summers of MPA named a finalist in this year’s Texas School Counselor of the Year presented by the Lone Star State School Counselor Association.

Congratulations, Dia and Kristin! #RISDCounselingGreatness

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