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Meet Mrs. Cato
Meet Mrs. Cato
Hello, my name is Hazelle Cato and I am so grateful to be the full-time school counselor at Chaparral Elementary! Ever since I was young, I wanted to become a pediatrician ... until my 2nd year in college when I realized, "hmmm - let's shake it up a bit." Melding my love of school and working with children brought me to my career as a school counselor. This is "heart-work" at its finest!
Fun facts about me:
I've been a school counselor since 2004! I've been at Chaparral since 2021.
My husband and I have three children: two college-aged daughters Kaili (the know-it-all mother figure) and Savannah (the voracious reader) and our son Brandon (our most outspoken, athletic, sarcastic child with the kindest heart) , who is in middle school.
I grew up in Oxnard in a military family. I'm an only child and am close with my parents who still live in the same house I grew up in.
I'm a former college student-athlete. I was a softball pitcher, short stop, and 3rd baseman. My son is the only baseball player in the family (yay - Team Mom!).
I graduated from UCLA with my Bachelor's degree (Biology and Psychology) and from Loyola Marymount University with my Master's degree and PPS credential (School Counseling).
Other favorites: reading, roller coasters, attending concerts, sushi, nectarines, and popsicles. Could you tell I love food??
My Counseling Goals
My Counseling Goals
My main goal as a counselor is to provide social-emotional education, prevention, and intervention services to help students achieve academic success. I want to make sure students are happy, healthy, and safe. Students need to know that no matter what, there is a grown-up on campus (and there are many of us), who is there to listen, to support them through their struggles, and celebrate their successes! This grown-up is a safe space for all students!
As a member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the California Association of School Counselors (CASC), I work hard to follow the ASCA National Model, focusing on the 3 domains for student growth: Academic Development, Career Development, and Social-Emotional Development. I collaborate with staff members, parents, and the community to create a safe and caring school climate that supports ALL students. Throughout the school year, I work with students individually, in small groups, and in TK-5 classroom lessons.
I feel so lucky I get to work with your students during their incredible elementary school years!
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