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My name is Cari Land, and this is my ninth year at Highland Park Elementary, located in Central Austin.
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I love having this technology around, but I prefer getting to know people in person. My door is always open, figuratively, if you want to stop by. My office is right behind the Front Office. My direct line is 512-414-1309. My email is cari.land@austinisd.org.

I grew up in Austin, attending AISD schools until 7th grade, then graduated from Westlake HS in Eanes ISD. I obtained a BA from Austin College in Sherman, TX, and worked in the corporate world in Public & Investor Relations before deciding to switch careers. In 2001, I got my MA in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. I spent seven years as a school counselor in Washington State prior to moving back home to Austin. In 2007, I earned the prestigious National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certificate in School Counseling. When I joined AISD, I was the first counselor in the district -- and the Greater Austin area -- to hold this certificate. I am an independent facilitator of the //Parenting the Love and Logic Way TM// curriculum. I love sharing my experiences and continuing to learn along side other parents, educators, and best of all: your kids! I have an amazing husband and two growing boys. After 15+ years as a school counselor, I'm so blessed to be at Highland Park. It's true... "Once a Scottie, Always a Scottie!"
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