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Welcome to the School Year 2025-2026
SANDIA VISTA ELEMENTARY
Counseling Department Vision Statement
Every student successfully navigates social/emotional, academic, and vocational goals while reaching their fullest potential after graduating high school
Counseling Department Mission Statement
Our Counseling department is dedicated to providing access to all students, a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the equity needs of our diverse population with the intention of seeing long term individual success for all students.
Hello students and families of Sandia Vista Elementary. My name is Margarita Larranaga and I am one of the school counselors here at our school. I was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico and I graduated from Highlands University with a Master's in Counseling. In addition l received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Special Education and obtained my Masters in Special Education and Educational Administration. My experience in education spans 46 years which includes teaching K-12 (Special Education/General Education/Bilingual Education); Counseling (K-8); Administration (PreK-12); Adjunct Professor Graduate Courses- Cal State University Bakersfield California and New Mexico Highlands University. My goal as a school counselor is to assist students through a comprehensive guidance and counseling program, to reach their emotional, social, and academic potential. This is done through a variety of services.
Hello students and families of Sandia Vista Elementary. My name is Margarita Larranaga and I am one of the school counselors here at our school. I was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico and I graduated from Highlands University with a Master's in Counseling. In addition l received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Special Education and obtained my Masters in Special Education and Educational Administration. My experience in education spans 46 years which includes teaching K-12 (Special Education/General Education/Bilingual Education); Counseling (K-8); Administration (PreK-12); Adjunct Professor Graduate Courses- Cal State University Bakersfield California and New Mexico Highlands University. My goal as a school counselor is to assist students through a comprehensive guidance and counseling program, to reach their emotional, social, and academic potential. This is done through a variety of services.
Hello everyone at Sandia Vista Elementary! My name is Stephanie Williams and I am the new counselor. I was born in south Texas, in Victoria. I graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. I earned my Masters in School Counseling at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. I recently earned my specialist certification in Administration at Northwest State University in Maryville, Missouri. I have taught prekindergarten, first, second and third grade self contained general education classes. I taught English as a Second Language to kindergarten through sixth grade. I have also taught special education at the elementary level. I am excited to join the Sandia Vista community as a school counselor. As a school counselor I strive to help all students be successful in and out of the classroom academically, emotionally, and socially.
Hello everyone at Sandia Vista Elementary! My name is Stephanie Williams and I am the new counselor. I was born in south Texas, in Victoria. I graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. I earned my Masters in School Counseling at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. I recently earned my specialist certification in Administration at Northwest State University in Maryville, Missouri. I have taught prekindergarten, first, second and third grade self contained general education classes. I taught English as a Second Language to kindergarten through sixth grade. I have also taught special education at the elementary level. I am excited to join the Sandia Vista community as a school counselor. As a school counselor I strive to help all students be successful in and out of the classroom academically, emotionally, and socially.
Margarita Larranaga , MA, Level 3 School Counselor
Email: margarita.larranaga@rrps.net
Phone: (505) 338-2526
Stephanie Williams, MA, School Counselor
Email: stephanie.williams@rrps.net
Phone: (505) 338-2526
social emotional learning
social emotional learning
Class presentations will be provided on a 6 day cycle throughout the school year. The curriculum that will be used is Character Strong with a four week trait instruction.
small groups
small groups
We work with students in a small group setting on such topics can include resiliency, friendship, social skills, and coping skills groups.
individual check-ins
individual check-ins
Students may be referred to the school counselors by teachers, parents, administrators, or self referral if they need additional support at school, or if they would like information for outside counseling services.
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