Edgewood Indep School District

Guidance & Counseling

The Counseling Services Department is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the elementary, middle, and high school comprehensive guidance and counseling program and social work services to effectively enhance the lives of students in the following areas: Academic Success, Career Exploration, and Social-Emotional Well-being for ALL students.

Counseling Services works closely with various district departments to ensure holistic services for all students: Advanced Academics, CCMR, CTE, Family Engagement, and Student Support Services.

Counseling Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Director of Guidance & Counseling

Jorge Garcia

210-898-2048 | ext. 1058
Email

Tania Perez

Counseling Coordinator

Tania Perez

210-898-2048 | ext.8131
Email

Lead Social Worker

Vivian Martinez

210-898-2048
Email

Mckinney-Vento Program Coordinator

Yulissa Pena

210-898-2048
Email

Elementary Schools

Gardendale Early Learning Program
Counselor - Courtney Valdez | [email protected] | x2600

Henry B. Gonzalez Elem
Counselor - Victoria Bilano | [email protected] | x2734
Social Worker - Serina Alfaro | [email protected] | x2740

Las Palmas Elementary School
Counselor - Maria Gauna | [email protected] | x3414
Social Worker - Lisa Nieves | [email protected] | x3425

L.B. Johnson Elementary School
Counselor - Leslie Ortiz | [email protected] | x3014

Perales Elementary School
Counselor - Tricia Silva | [email protected] | x4028
Social Worker - Ashley Mendoza | [email protected] | x4018

Roosevelt Elementary School
Counselor - Rosanna Romero | [email protected] | x4130
Social Worker - Vivian Martinez | [email protected] | x4115

Roy Cisneros Elementary School
Counselor - Adriana Searcy | [email protected] | x2004

Winston Elementary School
Counselor - Katie Burnett| [email protected] | x6143

Secondary Campuses

Brentwood Middle School

Counselors
Counselor - Dr. Dottie Fonseca | [email protected] | x1709
Counselor - Elizabeth Hernandez | [email protected] | x17XX

Gus Garcia University Middle School

Counselors
Counselor - Hilda Knight| [email protected] | x2846
Liliana Padilla- [email protected] | x2827

Wrenn Middle School

Counselors
Amanda Lopez - [email protected] | x6220
Tracy Gilbert - [email protected] | x6224
Victoria Maldonado, SEL - [email protected] | x6212

Edgewood STEAM Fine Arts Academy

Counselor
Vicki Watts - [email protected] | x2218

John F. Kennedy High School

Counselors
Lead Counselor - Stephanie Esparza [email protected] | x3124
Marva Friday - [email protected] | x3129
Karen Guajardo - [email protected]
Jamie Zimmerle - [email protected]
Daniel Ascencao, SEL - [email protected] | x3106

Memorial High School

Learn4Life Counselor
April Pina - [email protected] 210-898-2048

DREAM - Dedicated to Readiness in Employment, Academics and Military

The DREAM Center is the "go-to" place at high schools, where students and parents find post-secondary education, career and military information. The DREAM Center specialists and mentors facilitate the academic needs of high school students, striving to make the transition between high school and post-secondary options seamless.

Learn more here.

Counseling Services Department

Mission: Our mission is to provide exceptional support and guidance, empowering students for success in post-secondary education, employment, military readiness, and personal/social development, equipping them for a fulfilling life.

Values Statement: We HELP every student succeed!

HELP

Harness Potential

Empower Growth

Leverage Opportunities

Promote Well-being