The Walton County School District would like to applaud our school counselors and recognize their efforts especially during National School Counselor Week, February 7-11, 2022.  Our school counselors' contributions to our schools and the lives of students through their advice, encouragement, knowledge, kindness, and professionalism are immeasurable in helping students achieve school success and plan for a future. 

The Walton County School District proudly showcases Tania Eastman from Freeport Elementary School.  

My name is Aquila LaTania Eastman, but I prefer to be called Tania. I am the school counselor at Freeport Elementary School. I have been the school counselor at FES since 2020. I spent 10 years active duty in the United States Air Force as an information security/computer systems operator. After separating from the USAF in 2003,  I completed my BS in Communication while serving as the children’s pastor at my church. Although I loved working with children in that capacity, it wasn’t until 2013 when my husband and I became foster-adopt parents and I saw the tremendous impact school counselors make on the lives of children, families, and communities. I wanted to be a part of that. I loved how the community of educators were reaching and teaching children every day, regardless of their background or struggles at home. Once our daughter became a legal member of our family, I went back to school to pursue my M.Ed. in School Counseling at Liberty University. I am incredibly blessed to be a part of the Walton County School District. I cannot imagine being able to live out my calling anywhere else. 

Please make sure to reach out to your school counselor with some kind words of gratitude for all they do for you, your school and community.

Leana Andrews

Lena Andrews serves South Walton High School as their receptionist.  She is the first person visitors meet when calling in or entering the doors of SWHS. This is her first year with our District. Leana enjoys reading and researching her favorite topics, shopping for the arrival of her first child, and eating. Leana says she is excited about the arrival of her daughter and wants to be the best mother possible. Thank you, Ms. Andrews for supporting the children of Walton County School District!

Margaret Porter

Margaret Porter serves South Walton High School as a custodian. She works to ensure the students and staff of South Walton High School have a clean and safe place to study and work. She has been with our District for four years and during the summer, will often work at other district sites. Ms. Porter has three girls and enjoys listening to jazz music, cooking, and decorating home.  Thank you, Ms. Porter, for supporting the children of Walton County School District!

Theresa Brown

Theresa Brown serves South Walton High School as a custodian, along with her crew-mates she helps to maintain an orderly environment for students and staff.  Ms. Brown has two girls and has served our District for five years. Ms. Brown loves to laugh and shares her smile with everyone! She is an avid fisherperson and an excellent cook. Thank you, Ms. Brown, for supporting the children of Walton County School District!

Here Comes the Bus -  A School Bus Tracking App for Parents

Tracking Features Shows the real-time location of your child’s bus on a map

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Sign Up Instructions For Parents: 1.Download Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com 2.Click the “Sign Up” button.  3. Enter school code 79381 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm.”  4. Complete the “User Profile” box 5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number.  6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin.

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KATINA LEE

Katina Lee Serves Maude Saunders Elementary, West DeFuniak Elementary, Walton Middle School and Walton High School. She has been in our district 11 years serving as a District transportation professional and substitute cafeteria worker for Walton Middle School.  Ms. Lee is married and has 3 girls.  In her spare time you might catch her working on a new craft or decorating her home. Thank you, Mrs. Lee for supporting children.

MELINDA GOODSON

Melinda Goodson serves Mossy Head School, Richbourg Middle, Crestview, and God’s Special Angels as a third party commercial driver.  She has been in our district 11 years as a District transportation professional.  Along with her bus driving duties Ms. Goodman trains new drivers. She is married with 4 boys.  She loves helping people, driving her school bus, spending time with her family and sharing the Gospel, sports and fishing. Thank you, Mrs. Goodson for supporting children.