DeSoto Central High School
Counseling Department
Hi there! I am Blakely Dendy and I am very excited to have joined the Jaguar Family in 2020. I grew up in the small town of Houston, MS and attended Mississippi State (Hail State!) for my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and my Master's Degree in Counselor Education.
I serve as the Freshman Counselor and look forward to helping parents and students navigate today's social and academic challenges. My goal is to cultivate trusting relationships and help each student identify and nurture their specific strengths and interests.
My husband, Gordon, and I have been married for 21 years and have two children. Abby Grace is a junior at Desoto Central this year, and Brayden is in the 8th grade at DCMS.
Hanging out with family and friends is my favorite past time and I can often be found at the baseball field or tennis court watching my kids do what they love. I also enjoy traveling to new places, attending MSU sporting events, and game nights with friends.
Hello everyone,
I am very excited to be a member of the DeSoto Central High School Jaguar Family. I have 18 years of counseling experience with students Kindergarten through 12th grade. For 8 years, I was a counselor in Tulsa, OK. For 7 of those years, I was a counselor at one of the top 100 schools in the nation. (Go Hornets!!) However, I was born and raised in Mississippi. I graduated from Houston High School in Houston, MS. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University (Hail State!!) and a Master's Degree in Counselor Education from the University of Mississippi. I am also a National Board Certified School Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors.
DeSoto County became home for my husband, my two sons and myself in July 2012. We love this area and are proud to be a part of this great community. Being a parent has helped me to see to an additional piece to education, and I strive to be the counselor I would want for my children.
As a DCHS counselor, I assist students and parents with all of the stages of high school and the transition from high school to their choice of additional education, career, and/or military. My passion is working with students to ensure that I am able to meet their needs, and working with parents and staff to make sure that our students receive the best preparation for life after high school.
