Greetings Trip Elementary School Community! I’m Dee Hoyett (pronounced Hoy-(Yay) originally from Detroit, but a proud Grayson resident for 3 years now. I am honored to join the Ram Counseling Department & School Community. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Tennessee State University and M.Ed. in School Counseling from National University in Los Angeles. Prior to transferring to Gwinnett County Public Schools, I was a counselor for DeKalb County Schools and Los Angeles Unified School District. While it is very important to engage in enjoyable activities to balance our personal and professional lives… My peace of mind is my little one; Taylor Grace. “All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them” –MJ

My name is Kathy Self and I am one of the school counselors here at Trip Elementary.  I taught 5th grade for several years and have now been a school counselor for 30 years!!  I graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in psychology.  I have a masters degree and a specialist degree from Georgia State University. I have been married for 35 years and I have 2 children, 2 dogs and a new grandbaby!  When I am not at Trip, I enjoy hiking, camping, traveling and reading.  

I am excited to join the school counseling team at Trip Elementary School.  Previously I worked in the Grayson Cluster at Pharr Elementary and Starling Elementary.  GO RAMS!  I retired in October but discovered I missed those smiling faces.  I earned a BS in Early Childhood Education, a Masters and Specialist degree in School Counseling from Georgia State University. 

I love my family, being outside and working with children.  Looking forward to a terrific year!