Meet the Counselors
Ms. Mary Ochoa
Welcome! My name is Mary Ochoa, and I am the proud School Counselor for Los Fresnos Elementary. I graduated from the University of Texas at Brownsville. I have 28 years of experience in education, ranging from a paraprofessional, a Teacher and a School Counselor. I am blessed to be working at this wonderful district. Looking forward to a magical year with our little Falcons, staff and family members!
Mr. Eric Sanchez
Hi! My name is Eric Sanchez, and I am excited to be your new co-counselor at Los Fresnos Elementary School. I bring 14 years of experience in education to this role, and I am passionate about supporting our students and staff. My career in education began at HCISD as an elementary music teacher, where I had the privilege of teaching music to all grade levels. Over the years, I expanded my role, teaching music across multiple programs, being a coordinator at the Beyond the Bell summer program, and serving as a Chess Sponsor and coach. I hold a degree in Music from the University of Texas at Brownsville and a Master's Degree in School Counseling from Lamar University. It is an honor to join the dedicated team at Los Fresnos Elementary School. I am committed to creating a positive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. I look forward to working with you and contributing to the success and well-being of our school community.
Parts of My Job
Individual & Group Counseling
Grade Level Lessons
Career & College Exploration
Academic Support
Behavior Intervention
Crisis Response
Parent Consultation
GT Identification and Monitoring
At-Risk Identification and Monitoring
Accountability
Mental Health Task-force
Community Referrals