Mrs. Ramos School Counselor

It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the school counselor for Vale Elementary School. I am excited to be back in this district since I grew up in Vale most of my life and graduated from Vale High School. I am married and have three children, 2 dogs, and a cat. I love spending time with my family and going on walks. I have been working as a counselor for 3 years, where two of those years have been in an educational setting. As a school counselor with the local ESD I got to spend 2 years in multiple school districts in Malheur county. I am excited to move into the school counselor position at Vale Elementary this school year and work to support our students to achieve personal and academic success.

My counseling philosophy and role:

Families are students first and most valuable teachers. As such, they are a very important part of a student's academic success. When families and schools work together, students are more likely to have success in school. My student focus approach to school counseling empowers students to advocate for their unique needs.I believe that schools are integral parts of our communities that support students in their path towards success. Research continues to show that our students learn best when they are physically and mentally healthy. In order to be ready to learn, students need to feel safe, accepted and have the appropriate tools to overcome obstacles.

As a school counselor I support students, teachers, and families overcome barriers and access support for their unique needs. It is my goal to support students to achieve personal and academic success. As a school counselor I am available to every student to support with a wide range of concerns such as academic, social/emotional, developmental and achievement.

With this in mind, my work may entail addressing emotional and behavioral issues that may interfere with a student’s ability to effectively learn. These services are not intended as a substitute for diagnosis or treatment of any mental health disorder, and are typically short in duration. It would be my privilege to serve as your student’s advocate in accessing the necessary resources and services to navigate the school system while collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other educational staff.

Background/ Experience:

I received my Bachelors of Arts degree from Eastern Oregon University majoring in Psychology, and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Portland State University. I completed my master’s level internships at Snake River Pediatrics Behavioral Health and Insight Counseling, where I gained valuable training in behavioral intervention and mental health. Working at Malheur ESD for two years as a school counselor provided the opportunity to learn about working in school systems and the school counselor's role.