I am Madrea Bell. I am excited to be serving as a counselor for Bessie Coleman.

This year I will be working with the following grade levels:

7th grade; Last Names A-L

8th grade; Last names  A-Z 

I have worked in education for 17 years and this will be my third year at Bessie Coleman. I am proud to say that I am a veteran of the US Army and before my move education I maintained a career in telecommunications.

I hold strongly to the belief that every student should be well-balanced. Scholars need to be developed in every area- social, emotional and academics. Educating the whole child- is the beginning of wisdom and success. 

I am very excited to be here and look forward to an exciting year. 

Mission Statement:
The mission of Cedar Hill ISD Counseling Department is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

Vision Statement:
The Cedar Hill ISD l Counseling Department will empower all students to reach their maximum potential by using a comprehensive program that addresses academic, personal/social, and career goals.  We will promote an environment to encourage personal inquiry and growth, social responsibility, and academic excellence. 

Belief Statements:

• Every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship. 
• The diverse needs of all students must be addressed through the school counseling program
• Every student needs appropriate personal, social, and emotional skills to achieve optimum benefits from the educational program.

A comprehensive, developmental school counseling program is not a support service but an integral part of the total education program