Counseling Office
School Counselor Mission:
The mission of the professional school counselor is to enhance the academic, career, and personal/social development of every student, every day. Counselors are committed to being sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity of our community. We strive to perpetuate a communicative environment, in which we instill trust and confidence. It is our goal to actively listen, raise aspirations, nurture self-esteem, and inspire young people to develop to their fullest potential.
Professional School Counselors Listen and Help Students With:
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Academic Planning
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Career Exploration / Planning
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Anger / Stress / Worry
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Conflict Resolution
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Family Issues
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Self Esteem
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Attendance
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Attitude / Motivation
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Study Skills
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Grief / Loss
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Divorce / Separation
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Personal Relationships
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Depression
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Social Skills
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Severe Illness of Loved Ones
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Peer Pressure
Student Support Services
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Individual / Group Counseling
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Crisis Intervention / Response
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Attendance Counseling
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Collaboration with Teachers
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Career Exploration
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Coordinating Services
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Referrals to Local Agencies
How Do Students Access Counseling Services?
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Students ask to see their counselor or email
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Teachers make referrals
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Parents request counseling
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Administrators refer students
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Counselors call in students to check-in
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Counselors facilitate groups or school clubs
Parent Education and Information
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Involving parents in the student's counseling program
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Engaging parents in the school and community activities
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Working with families to improve student learning and development
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Coordinating services to assist families in addressing barriers to learning
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Communicating via meetings, email, phone, and publications
Meet our counselors
Tammy Mielke, Counselor (Last names A - J)
tmielke@nmusd.us | (714) 424-5914
Carolina Giraldo, Counselor (Last names K - Z)
cgiraldo@nmusd.us | (714) 424-7965
