Counselors
Mrs. Janis *last names A-L
Ms. Vansant *last names M-Z
WHAT WE DO...
School counselors are here to support students and families in a variety of ways.
Academically-We help students with study skills, strategies, and organization.
Socially and Emotionally- We provide social and emotional learning, like getting along with others, understanding emotions, and coping with stress.
College and Career Readiness- We provide resources through CaliforniaColleges.edu for exploring colleges and careers.
Most importantly, we want ALL students to feel safe- physically and emotionally. We will always work with families and students to that end.
About Mrs. Janis
I am so excited to welcome you to March Middle School. I hope you all had a restful summer and everyone managed to stay safe and healthy. My Name is Mrs. Janis and I am one of the School Counselors here at March!
A little bit about me, I went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned my B.S. in Child Development, I have an M.S. in School Counseling from National University, and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have been a school counselor for 14 years; I worked for 7 years in the Temecula Valley Unified School District and have been with Val Verde USD for the past 8 years.
I have been married for 22 years and have two wonderful boys, Cole (18), and Cooper (13). Our family wouldn’t be complete without our two dogs Cate and Crosby which are a mix of Alaskan Malamute, Jindo, and Chow.
My favorite things to do when I am not at work are cooking, working out, and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to getting to know and work with you all this coming school year.
About Ms. Vansant:
Welcome Mavericks to the 2023-2024 School Year!
I am a proud March Middle School Maverick! This is my 24th year in the Val Verde Unified School District. I have also served as a high school Social Science Teacher, Instructional Coach, and High School Counselor in Val Verde. I am very excited to work with the March Middle School Community.
I am a proud aunt of two nieces and one nephew. I am also a dog mom to Ida Red and Willie Nelson. I also have horses, chickens, and a guinea pig.
My hobbies include traveling, camping, swimming, and spending time at the beach!
I am passionate about my work and want you to know I am here to support you. Please reach out and I look forward to seeing you on campus!
This "zen den" is a place for students, families and staff to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings and building our resilience during this pandemic. It is just one of the many ways we are here to support you.
-MMS School Counselors