Leslie Jones, School Counselor and Spanish Teacher 

My name is Leslie (Sanchez) Jones and this will be my 4th year as the School Counselor at Annunciation Catholic School. I am a graduate of University of Oregon where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Pepperdine University where I received my Master of Arts in Psychology. 

I developed a love for working with families and children when I worked for a women’s homeless shelter in Los Angeles for many years. Once I moved to Mississippi, I worked for Community Counseling Services before ending up at our #unicornschool. 

As the School Counselor, my goal is to support your child’s education. Here at Annunciation Catholic School we have a holistic view of children, appreciating the many variables that make for a successful student. My role is to advocate for the students and be the ally of parents during their child’s PK-8th grade education. Like physical health, cultivating good mental health practices in our children will ensure they are ready for the rigors of high school and beyond after leaving ACS.  

As a fellow ACS parent, I am thrilled that students can seek social emotional support, study skills, help with time management, help with organizational skills, and other services. I sincerely wish every student the very best, and look forward to working with them every day. 

Saludos! My name is Leslie (Sanchez) Jones and this will be my 7th year teaching at Annunciation Catholic School. I am a graduate of University of Oregon.

Spanish is my native language and I have a love for the language and cultures of Spanish speaking countries. I am ethically Mexican; my parents immigrated from the Mexican states of Puebla (father) and Zacatecas (mother). I was raised in Los Angeles where I learned to read and write in Spanish. In fact, my parents prevented my exposure to English until Kindergarten. They feared I would solely learn English and never develop a sophisticated understanding of Spanish. I was also blessed to be in a dual immersion public school until 3rd grade. My late mother-in-law, Paula Jones Lavender, taught 3rd grade at ACS for many years before her passing. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to add to the Jones legacy at the school where she loved to teach!

My goal is to broaden your child’s knowledge of the Spanish language and help them grow in their academics and Christian values. You can expect that Spanish class will be integrated with the work students are doing with their core subject teachers wherever possible. I am also an ACS parent and parishioner at Annunciation Catholic Church.