Elementary
Hello Innovators! Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!
ABOUT ME
Hello Innovators!
My name is Michael Quintana, better known as Mr. Q! I am so excited to be your elementary school counselor here at Harvest Hill Elementary!
I began working as a counselor in Temecula Valley Unified School District and worked previously as a speech therapist in districts including: San Jacinto, Perris, and Oceanside. During grad school I worked in a pediatric private speech therapy clinic where I saw patients ranging from 2 to 18 years old. I am stoked for this new journey here at Harvest Hill STEAM Academy and I look forward to many years to come!
I love to watch sports and my favorite teams are the Chargers, Padres, Warriors, and LA Kings. I graduated from Vista Murrieta High School in 2009 and was in band from 6th-12th grade where I played the trombone and euphonium. My favorite meal to eat is a double double from In N Out with animal fries. I have a cat named Churro and a big german shepherd named Bounce; she's super energetic and her favorite snack is Cheez Its. I don't have any kids of my own yet, but my wife and I are hoping to have a little innovator soon!
I look forward to meeting and working with each and every one of you!
Student Resources
Caregiver RESOURCES
2021-2022 MTSS Services
TIER 1
ALL STUDENTS
Deliver Monthly Classroom Lessons
National Awareness Dates
Whole School Zones of Regulation
School Wide Activities
TIER 2
Some Students
Attendance Small Groups
Organizational Skill Groups
Social Skills Group
Newcomer Group
TIER 3
Few Students or 1:1
Individual Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Outside Referrals
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Consultation with parents & teachers for student support
Collaboration with parents, staff, & community members
Share community resources
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT HAPPENS IN ELEMENTARY COUNSELING?
The elementary school years are a time of dramatic change and growth for students. This is a time when young minds, hearts, and spirits are forming and are being molded into future adults. As a counselor, it is my mission to help our young students not only find their way, but also find their voices as caring, responsible, and respectful members of society. This can be done individually, in groups, or through classroom guidance lessons.
WHAT IS A COUNSELOR?
A school counselor is an individual who supports and focuses the needs, interests, and issues related to the various stages of student growth. The school counselor assists students, teachers, families, and administrators.
WHAT DO COUNSELORS DO?
A school counselor promotes educational success by supporting the development of academic skills and self understanding. School counselors also educate students in character building, decision making, problem solving, goal setting, and self-esteem.
HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
Easy! Email is generally the quickest way to get a hold of me. Otherwise, utilize my appointment scheduler listed above for other means of contact. If there is an immediate emergency, please contact 911 or visit your local hospital or EMS department.