About me
Lisa Ranallo is a Certified School Counselor (CSC) with 27 years of experience serving in public education settings. She began her career as a teacher of students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges in grades 5-8. She then became an elementary school counselor, working with students in grades K-5 for two years before transitioning to high school counseling, which she did for 16 years. She provided resources, training, and support to school counselors and other educators across Region 20 for four years in her role as a school counseling consultant and foster care liaison before joining IDEA Public Schools in 2025 to work as an elementary school counselor and family engagement specialist. She is passionate about equity and access in education and believes in the power of teaching students how to understand and manage their mental health. Lisa has spoken at local and statewide conferences and has trained educators across Texas in high school graduation requirements. She holds a BA in English from Texas A&M University and an MA in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
