Counseling

Get to know your counselor
From Her Desk:
My name is Leslie Rodriguez. This is my 27th year in education. I have 2 adult children that are graduates of Garland ISD. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Texas. I earned my Master's degree in Education Counseling and Development from Lamar University. I also help coordinate the Watch DOGS program here at Cooper. I am here to help. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
Mission Statement
We are committed to inspiring a community of learners who are respectful and responsible while using a comprehensive counseling program that addresses our student’s academic, personal/social needs as well as career goals.
WATCH D.O.G.S

WATCH D.O.G.S. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. In 1998, the very first WATCH D.O.G.S. program launched at Gene George Elementary in Springdale, AR. Today, more than 6,450 schools across the country have launched a WATCH D.O.G.S. program of their own. Each school year hundreds of thousands of fathers and father-figures make a positive impact on millions of children by volunteering millions of hours in their local schools through this amazing one-of-a-kind program. If you are interested in becoming a WATCH D.O.G.S.
There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program:
- To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
please contact our counselor Leslie Rodriguez to get you started.
Bullying
No student should be subjected to bullying or harassment that interferes with their ability to learn or their safety.
Visit the Bullying Prevention and Investigation page on the district website for more information and resources.
Anonymous Alerts®
You can use the Anonymous Alerts® webform or mobile app to quickly, easily and anonymously report bullying, cyberbullying and other sensitive topics to school officials.
Anonymous Alerts® is monitored by GISD Security 24-hours daily and should only be used for serious and urgent matters. In the event of an emergency or life-threatening event, always call 911.
Download the app
To place a report from a mobile device, first download the free Anonymous Alerts® app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Then open the app and enter activation code garlandisd.