Counselors
A note from your counselors…
We are excited to welcome our Cardinals back to school for what will be a school year like none we’ve had before!!
Whether you are learning from home or showing up in person (when the time comes), we can help you adjust to a new schedule, help you in improving your mental health and academic performance, and help you find the resources you need.
Fernando Alvarado
Counselor
(Alpha Listing: M-Z)
Elizabeth Barton
Counselor
(Alpha Listing: A-L)
Byanka Ramos
Social Worker
BIO
My name is Mrs. Barton, and I am the counselor for students with last names A-L at J.L. Matthey Middle school. This year will be the beginning of my 11th year in education. I was an English Language Arts teacher for 8 years, and I taught from grade levels 7th up to college. This is my 6th year at Matthey, and will be my 3rd year as a school counselor. I enjoy working with the students in the Southside community at the middle school level. It is always a joy to run into a former student at the high school or at a school function and talk with them regarding how they are doing and discussing their plans for the future. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, friends, and my two dogs, Meatball and Chanel. Traveling to different parts of the world and painting are interests on mine. I look forward to working with the students at J.L. Matthey Middle School.
Mission Statement
to empower all students to succeed and reach their highest potential by providing a comprehensive school counseling program, that address the academic, social, career, and emotional development of all students in grade 6th-8th. Professional school counselors will advocate and support all students to maximize their potential and academic achievement in an ever evolving world.
NEED TO SEE YOUR COUNSELOR?
The following eight domains constitute the roles of the professional school counselor:
National School Counseling Week, "School Counselors: Helping Build Better Humans," is celebrated the first full week in February, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
A Comprehensive School Counseling Program follows the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
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