My name is Chris Lankford, I am thrilled to be your school counselor! I would like to tell you a little about myself and my family. I grew up and graduated high school in Claremore, Oklahoma (our mascot was a red and white zebra). After high school I joined the Air National Guard as an Airman with the Security Forces. While in the Air National Guard I attended Missouri Southern State University and obtained a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. After college I was asked to teach at a new alternative high school in Webb City. While teaching I obtained a Masters Degree in Education from Missouri State University. After five years as a teacher I left education to start a small business. While I loved being a small business owner I realized that my passion was helping students. I recently sold my business and obtained my Masters Degree in School Counseling from Evangel University.
I have been married for 14 years to my amazing wife, Tamra. She is an elementary school counselor in Republic. We have two kids, my daughter Abby is 11 and starting middle school, my son Aiden is 8 and will be starting 2nd grade. When not in school we enjoy spending time together outside and supporting our kids in the sports that they love.
I am looking forward to being a part of the Pleasant Hope community and getting to know each of you!
I have been married for 14 years to my amazing wife, Tamra. She is an elementary school counselor in Republic. We have two kids, my daughter Abby is 11 and starting middle school, my son Aiden is 8 and will be starting 2nd grade. When not in school we enjoy spending time together outside and supporting our kids in the sports that they love.
I am looking forward to being a part of the Pleasant Hope community and getting to know each of you!