Andrea Clifton

Andrea Clifton is a 2003 high school graduate of West High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from Texas A&M University, Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M. Prior to coming to Connally, Mrs.Clifton has worked at A&M Consolidated HS, Bryan HS, Westlake HS, and China Spring HS. She is starting her 18th year in education and this will be her 15th year as a high school counselor. Mrs. Clifton loves Connally HS because of the family culture and the super awesome students that attend here. Outside of school, Mrs. Clifton is married to her husband Chris and they have two boys Wyatt (7) and Ty (3). She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, shopping, going to the movies, and playing with her labradoodle named Cherry May.

Renee Jacinto

Renee Jacinto is a graduate of University High School. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business from Tarleton State University and a Master of Education in Counseling with an emphasis in Higher Education from Texas A & M University–Commerce.

Prior to coming to Connally, Mrs. Jacinto spent 8 years as a College, Career & Military Specialist at University High School and over 15 years at McLennan Community College.

Mrs. Jacinto is married to her husband David and they have three children David, Elia, and Jossilyn. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Angelica Gaona

Angelica Gaona is a 2009 graduate of Chilton High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas A&M University and Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University.

Prior to working at Connally, Mrs. Gaona started her teaching career at James Earl Rudder High School in Bryan, Texas, and then spent the next 7 years working at China Spring ISD as an English high school teacher. While at China Spring ISD, she transitioned to a Special Education Inclusion role at their middle school while completing her masters. Mrs. Gaona loved her time in the classroom, but found joy in the counseling role. She began working as a counselor at Connally High School in the 2022-23 school year. This will be her 12th year in education. She has enjoyed her time at Connally and loves the relationships that she has built with the students.

In her spare time, Mrs. Gaona spends most of her time with her husband, family, and their dog.