IMPACT Grant Candidate Spotlight

Read about a new candidate for this grant each month. Discover what motivates them to enter this field and the passion they bring to become a licensed school counselor.

Mystie Keller is currently finishing her last semester at Lipscomb University thanks to the IMPACT grant. She is currently a job-embedded School Counselor at Spring Hill Middle School. She holds a master's degree in Education with two additional certifications in Special Education and English Language Learning. Working with these two specialized groups is where she found her passion for working with families and the school team supporting the whole student. Misty is passionate about social/emotional learning, discussing post-secondary options and dreams, as well as academics.

Lipscomb's School Counseling Program has helped her to service her community while also being fed in her faith. With this additional training, her previous school experiences, and passion for her students, she is even more equipped to be a real asset to the mental health of her students and their families. She is grateful to have been afforded this opportunity which has helped her grow in the most current techniques and strategies to guide these families in their times of need as well as celebrate their growth and accomplishments.

Mystie is a born and raised TN native. She also has two amazing sons, two rescue dogs, and the most supportive husband of almost 30 years. Her hobbies include biking and swimming. She also enjoys books, movies, and time with her church family. She looks forward to collaborating with her coworkers and families each day and helping the school and community flourish.