Mrs. Peña has her associate's degree in psychology from San Jacinto College North, and received her bachelor's in bilingual education in 2010 and master's in counseling in 2018 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Go Hawks! She was an elementary bilingual teacher for eight years before joining GCCISD a!s College, Career, & Military Readiness Counselor (CCMR) in 2019.

Mrs. Peña loves spending time with here family and enjoys action-packed superhero movies. As CCMR Counselor, her goal is to provide all students with the knowledge and skills needed to make future college and career decisions that best fit their needs, dreams, and aspirations. She is thrilled to begin her eighth year as a counselor and make it the best year yet!

Ms. LaMark is a proud product of Goose Creek CISD, having attended the original Pumphrey Elementary, Gentry Junior School, and graduating from Ross S. Sterling High School. She began her educational career in GCCISD as a biology teacher and continues to serve her hometown district as a counselor. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Master’s in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University.

She works diligently to ensure the students and families of GCCISD are provided with the resources and academic expertise she can offer to ensure they reach their current and post-secondary goals. She has over 20 years of experience in education and has served over over 2500 students in Baytown as a teacher and counselor. She always makes time for her students, and her selflessness has made our community better.

Ms. Rawls, a Channelview, TX native, has dedicated her career to education and counseling. After graduating from Channelview High School, she earned a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies from Sam Houston State University, followed by two Master's degrees from Lamar University in School Counseling and Clinical and Mental Health.   Now in her 15th year at Sterling High School, Ms. Rawls is entering her 6th year as a counselor, focusing on supporting sophomores and helping them navigate their high school journey.

This academic year, Ms. Rawls will focus on supporting sophomores by helping them build on their foundational high school experience, stay on track academically, explore their interests, and provide them with the tools they need to thrive both academically and personally.

In her spare time, Ms. Rawls enjoys cooking and baking as well as singing with her group and traveling. Most importantly, she cherishes her time spent with family and friends.

Raised in Kansas, Mrs. Slack is a proud transplant to Texas. After graduation from Pittsburg State University with a BS in Elementary Education, Mrs. Slack taught elementary students in Texas for 14 years before graduating with a M.Ed. in School Counseling from Lamar University in 2015. Mrs. Slack has been a Student Wellness Interventionist with Goose Creek CISD for six years.

She has been married for over 24 years and has three children and a dog. She enjoys volunteering at her church, working outside, and going camping. Her heart is to help students and families bloom and grow in the soil they're planted.

Lizzie Adams is the Communities in Schools Site Coordinator for Ross S. Sterling High School. Communities in Schools (CISB) is a non-profit dropout prevention program. As a Site Coordinator, she works with students and their families to provide resources needed to help students be successful in school and after graduation.

Mrs. Wolf is excited to serve as your 2025-2026 RSS College & Career Clerk! She’s a Sterling Ranger herself (class of 2016) and is beginning her sixth year working at RSS. Mrs. Wolf is currently pursuing an Associate of Arts degree at Lee College and plans to transfer to the University of Houston Clear Lake to pursue a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences.

Mrs. Wolf is passionate about helping every Sterling student achieve their dreams after high school, whether it’s attending college, starting a career, or joining the military. She is here to support Sterling’s diverse student community every step of the way.

Outside of school, Mrs. Wolf loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She has a special place in her heart for her two cats, Peach and Tito, whom she adores like her own children. Mrs. Wolf is excited to meet you and support you in planning for your bright future!