Counselor

Darbara Popanz

Mrs. Darbara Popanz

I am so excited to be the counselor at Preston Smith Elementary! This will be my second year as a Counselor at Smith.

My husband and I have been married for almost 17 years and we have three amazing children: Audrey (13), Marek (10) and Ella (5) and one dog Callie (2)! My favorite hobbies to do with my little family are reading, school events, sports, volunteering, gardening, cooking/baking, anything Texas Tech, going to farmers markets and spending time with family!

I am a proud Texas Tech graduate!  I have a degree in Psychology and HDFS!  I went back to the College of Education graduate program to earn my teaching certification! My family and I love supporting the Red Raiders! I am working on finishing my Masters in School Counseling at Lubbock Christian University.

I taught Second Grade Reading/Social Studies for 16 years. This is my eleventh year being a Smith Star and my second year as Smith's Counselor!  It is the best school, with the best students, families, and staff!  I feel very blessed to be your child's Counselor this year! Please let me know if I can help in any way!

Links

View District Gifted and Talented Referral Window
  Please contact me if you have questions or would like to refer your child for Gifted and Talented testing.

View Lubbock ISD Advanced Academics Department
Do you have questions about Gifted and Talented or enrichment opportunities in Lubbock ISD?  Click here to be directed to the Advanced Academics department.

View Lubbock ISD Course Offerings Books
Click here for a link to the course offerings booklets for Lubbock ISD.  This information will be very handy for choice sheets and planning for middle school. 

View College and Career Links for Parents and Students|
Click here for a link to the Lubbock ISD College and Career page with resources for parents and students.

View Duke TIP
Click here for information about Duke Talent Search and the programs available through Duke TIP.

View Family Guidance and Outreach Center of Lubbock
Click here for helpful information on community resources for parents and families.

View Camp Invention
Click here for information about amazing summer learning opportunities through Camp Invention.