Counselors' Corner

Dear STEM family,

Students are welcome to come in before school, after school, during their lunch period, or with the teacher’s permission. Students can self-refer to counseling by filling out a “pink slip,” and/or teachers, administrators, or parents can refer students by contacting the school counselor.

Mayra Garcia

  • 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade

  • A-L

  • Email Me

  • 361.578.2711 ext. 35637

Christopher Smith

  • 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade

  • M-Z

  • Email Me

  • 361.578.2711 ext. 35612

Here are a few things we work with student on:

  • Promoting positive attitudes towards self, family and community.

  • Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities.

  • Working with students, parents, and staff to identify learning needs and to design interventions to enhance student success.

  • Helping students to recognize and to make the best of their abilities.

  • Providing support during a personal crisis.

  • Coordinating referrals to outside agencies.

  • Developing student career awareness.

  • Helping to create a safe and positive learning experience.

Counseling Topics

  • Selecting classes/career options

  • Selecting colleges

  • Making Friends

  • Self Esteem

  • Getting along with others

  • Parent’s divorce

  • Being a “new” kid

  • Studying/Tutoring

  • Bullying

  • Learning and Responsibility

  • Death and dying

  • Sexual/Domestic Abuse

  • Moving away

  • Being honest

  • Organization

  • Drug and alcohol abuse

  • College/Career Readiness

Helpful Information

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

  • National Teen Line: 1.800.852.8336

  • National Suicide Prevention: 1.800.237.TALK (8255)

  • Gulf Bend Crisis Hotline: 1.877.723.3422

  • More Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline