Dr. Clara Thompson
Serving over 30 years in education, Dr. Thompson serves as the College Counselor at Westfield High School in the Spring Independent School District. She considers it an honor to empower students to reach their goals while believing that they can achieve when they believe. Dr. Thompson guides students to be successful in their college readiness journey throughout their high school years. Serving approximately 2,000 students, Dr. Thompson continues to demonstrate her passion and expertise with each student to complete college applications, scholarship and FAFSA/TASFA applications, and serves as the campus' dual credit enrollment counselor, provides community service involvement and testing required for college acceptances.
Dr. Thompson is a proud graduate of the Bryan Independent School District. She has received a Ph.D. in Divinity from the Institute of Theology and Christian Counseling and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling, and a Principalship certification from Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Thompson also received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She is a published author in The Journal of Alliance of Black School Educators, Founder of Sisters 4 Sisters Ministry and the online-platform of Let’s Talk About It Bible Study.
The Educator of the Year Awards are presented annually to exemplary educators who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to preparing students for success in college and in life. These awardees model best practices in teaching or administration inside and outside of the classroom, are peer role models, and demonstrate outstanding leadership and excellence in education. Any NSHSS Educator teaching high school has the opportunity to apply.