My name is Tamesha Rivers and this is my first year at Briargate Elementary as a Counselor. I have been in FBISD for 9 years and this will be my 10^th year in education. I am a product of FBISD. I graduated from Elkins High School. I continued my education and received my Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. I completed my Master in Mental Clinical Health and School Counseling in 2016. I grew up in Briargate as a child and I am dedicated to serving our communities students. I have one son of my own that I cherish deeply. I look forward to working with you all to ensure that our students have a successful school year!  Being here at Blue Ridge/Briargate Elementary I am honored to provide a Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program and services for all students in the areas of:

• Guidance Curriculum - In an effort to help students develop competence in essential life skills
• Responsive Services - Provide intervention for immediate personal/social/emotional concerns
• Individual Planning - Provide guidance to help students plan, monitor, and manage their personal, educational and career goals, and facilitate transition activities for post-secondary education and/or training
• System Support - Support campus staff, parents, and community to promote the educational, career, personal, and social development of students, as well as the Developmental Guidance Program

Please feel free to contact me, my information is provided in the following links.