Stephens Middle School
Counseling
School Counselors
Just what do school counselors do and how can they help your student?
The Counseling Department at Stephens Middle School emphasizes the development of healthy psycho-social and inter-personal skills. With the acquisition of these skills students will be better prepared to make healthy decisions and take well-informed actions on matters concerning academic, vocational, and personal matters.
Our goal is for our students to become literate in all aspects of their education. More specifically, having this ability will aid the student in the future to obtain, interpret, and understand health and career information provided to them for enhancing purpose.
School Counselors
Our team of Counselors, School Social Worker, CSOC, and mental health professionals are committed to supporting families and students in areas of enrollment, academic planning, college/career planning, accessing community resources, and crisis support. All students are assigned a school counselor by the student's last name.
All school counselors:
- Counsel students individually or in group settings.
- Counsel students on career planning and goals.
- Develop a guidance plan based on campus needs.
- Respond to student needs in crisis situations.
- Orient students to new school settings.
- Work with absentees and at-risk students.
- Refer students to special programs and/or services when necessary.
- Conduct conferences with parents and teachers.
- Analyze test results to provide information about abilities and achievement.
School counselors also perform additional duties and are always available to assist students and families in a variety of ways. Please feel free to contact your student’s counselor today to find out how they can best assist your student in their educational needs.
6TH GRADE School Counselor
My belief in building relationships with students, families and staff is essential in creating a welcoming environment. I enjoy being solution focused and proving support in academic, social and emotional development. I'm dedicated to making a positive impact on our students' lives. When I'm not at school, I love spending time with my family.
7TH GRADE School Counselor
Helping people discover and use the tools they need to be successful in all of their relationships brings me Great joy. Over the years, I have seen the importance good relationships and how they help us succeed in just about every area of life. I love being a School Counselor, almost as much as I love being a husband and father!
8TH GRADE School Counselor
My favorite thing about being a School Counselor is working with students and their families to provide support and encouragement as they navigate middle school. I am committed to building positive relationships with students and staff, and helping our students reach their full potential. I consider it a privilege to serve the community as a School Counselor.
School Social Workers
What do School Social Workers do?
School social workers support students by addressing emotional, social, and behavioral challenges that impact their academic success. They serve as a liaison between families, the school, and community agencies, connecting students to resources and services that promote well-being. Additionally, they collaborate with educators and parents to provide clinical case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy to ensure students thrive both in and outside the classroom.
¿Qué Hacen los Trabajadores Sociales Escolares?
Los trabajadores sociales escolares apoyan a los estudiantes abordando los desafíos emocionales, sociales y conductuales que afectan su éxito académico. Actúan como enlace entre las familias, la escuela y las agencias comunitarias, conectando a los estudiantes con recursos y servicios que promueven el bienestar. Además, colaboran con educadores y padres para brindar gestión de casos clínicos, intervención en crisis y defensa para asegurar el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes tanto dentro como fuera del aula.
School Social Worker
Master's in Social Work - San Diego State University.
Also supports Chavez, Hayesville, Hammond, Lamb, and Yoshikai Elementary Schools.
School Social Worker
Master's in Social Work - University of Southern California
Bilingual Social Worker. Also supports EDGE and the Migrant Program.
School Social Worker
Kimberly Cisneros-Gutierrez, SSW Intern
Bachelor's in Social Work - Portland State University (June 2025!)
Our Mission
STEPHENS MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide a positive, safe, nurturing, and respectful culture in which all students have the opportunity to become productive members of society who respect themselves and others.
Our Mission
The school counseling program at Stephens Middle School is creating a secure and supportive environment that empowers students to recognize their own uniqueness, be prepared to become valuable and productive citizens in a diverse society and overcome any barrier in life.
As Professional School Counselors, We Believe:
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All students have dignity and worth and will be treated with the utmost value and acceptance.
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All students can learn when encouraged and nurtured in a respectful environment.
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All students have the right to be served by a Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
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All students have access to a School Counselor to discuss academic, career, or personal/social issues.
