Counseling Center

Fortunately, in the state of Texas children are valued as our most precious resource. Therefore, it is important for a school counselor to spend a significant amount of time in classroom guidance or group guidance situations. A counselor also spends time with students individually for educational planning as well as crisis management. To enhance students' educational achievements, time is available for consultation with parents, teachers, and staff. If you want to meet with our counselors, a scheduled appointment will help make your visit go more smoothly.

-The LBMS Counseling Staff

Patsy Ashby

Mrs. Ashby has served over 21 years as a counselor. Before becoming a school counselor, she taught both biology and math for one year at Belton High, math one year at Wichita Falls High School, math for five years at Douglas McArthur High School in San Antonio, and math for nine more years at Belton High School. In addition to working with junior high students, she enjoys reading, tole painting, embroidery, and spending time with her husband, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.

Kim Vaughn

A veteran couselor of over 15 years, Kim Vaughn began her teaching career as a fourth grade teacher. She is the mother of two boys. When she has spare time, she enjoys working with stained glass, snow skiing, and spending the night under the stars...camping.

Mrs. Vaughn sees her role as an LBMS couselor as a resource that can assist students, parents and staff with bridging the gap between elementary school and junior high. She wants to help students make the types of good decisions that will guide them until they graduate from high school.

Vicki Smith

Vicki Smith serves as the Testing Coordinator at Lake Belton. She is a graduate of Killeen High School. She went on to receive a Bachelors of Science from Texas State University in San Marcos. Go Bobcats! She began her teaching career at Central Texas College in Killeen where she taught math for two semesters. Upon coming to Belton ISD, she taught 8th grade math for 12 years at Belton Junior High. In 2002, she began attending the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor where she earned her Masters Degree in Counseling. Her future plans are to serve as a counselor in Belton ISD.