Harlandale ISD Counselor Connection

Welcome to our first Harlandale Counselor Connection Newletter.

We are here to help you and provide resources that help support your child's social and emotional learning during the most challenging time.

1. Be positive

2. Contact your teacher to find out what your assignments are and what are their expectations.

3. Establish a routine

4. Make the most of your resources

4. Remember to take care of yourself. If you feel overwhelmed talk to your parent, teacher, friend, and/or your counselors and social worker.

5. Know that you are not alone.

6. We are here for YOU!

Elementary/Middle/High School - look for Google classroom invites or class dojo or remind

from your school counselors. We are excited to give resources, tips and provide guidance

lessons through distance learning! You may email or call us for support. Follow our campus

Facebook pages.

Elementary Counselors & Social Workers

Adams - Counselor, Sheila Harper Penn 989-2806; Social Worker Jennifer Montes 989-2816

Bellaire - Counselor, Jan Morrish 989-2860; Social Worker Wilma Gibson 989-2859

Carroll Bell - Counselor, Kimberly Salinas 989-2909; Social Worker Wilma Gibson 989-2910

Collier - Counselor, William Howell 989-2961; Social Worker Ellen Parker 989-2953

Columbia Heights - Counselor, Bryna Cardenas 989-3014; Social Worker Ellen Parker 989-3011

Gilbert - Counselor, Judy Pfeifer 989-3059; Social Worker Jennifer Montes 989-3056

Gillette - Counselor, Jennifer Cobb 989-3107; Social Worker Sue Carey 989-3105

Morrill - Counselor, Andrea Salinas 989-3156; Social Worker Becky Gonzalez 989-3155

Rayburn - Counselor, Eloisa Rodriguez 989-3209; Social Worker Tara Steed Johnson 989-3205

Schulze - Counselor, Linda Hitz 989-3262; Social Worker Jackie Ornelas 989-3254

Wietzel Center - Social Worker, Jackie Smith 989-3280

Stonewall Flanders - Counselor, Joseph Manjarrez 989-3306; Social Worker, Becky Gonzalez

989-3305

Vestal - Counselor, Delia Reyna 989-3357; Social Worker, Sue Carey 989-3353

Wright - Counselor, Garnell Harris 989-3406; Social Worker, Tara Steed Johnson 989-3404

Middle School Counselors & Social Workers

HMS - Counselors, Jesse Sisnero 989-2032; Kristie Lopez 989-2034;

Maricela Sanchez 989-2033

Social Worker - Michael Brooks 989-2016

KMS - Counselors, JoAnna Lujan 989-2209; Jeanine Nepveux 989-2217;

Social Worker Jacqueline Smith 989-2222

LMS- Counselors, Gina Lopez 989-2419; James Kappmeyer 989-2421;

Rae-Ellen Navarro 989-2423; Social Worker Yadira Garcia 989-2420

TWMS - Counselors, Jennifer Garza 989-2612; Mayra Reyes 989-2610;

Social Worker, Jackie Ornelas 989-2613

High School Counselors & Social Workers

Harlandale - Counselors, Luis Nieto 989-1041; Elaine Alicea 989-1044;

Sara P. Caywood 989-1046; Christina Montoya 989-1047; Adriana Renteria 989-1048;

Graciela Gill 989-1045

Social Worker, Michael Bustos 989-1049

McCollum - Counselors, Theresa Jimenez 989-1541; Megan Preece 989-1545;

Diana Rangel Duncan 989 -1544; Suzanne Salinas 989-1546; Michelle Tallon 989-1547;

Jaime Zimmerlee 989-1548; Social Worker, Henry Bernal 989-1549

Harlandale Alt Center - Counselor, Lori Hernandez Leija 989-5209;

Social Worker, Shelly Odom 989-5213

Tejeda Academy - Counselor, Bubba Adams 989-4906;

Social Worker, Lauren Gutierrez 989-4914

STEM - Counselors, Denise Flores 989-3507; Lillie Christensen 989-3515

https://insidesel.com/2020/03/12/covid-19/

https://www.pocketmindfulness.com/6-mindfulness-exercises-you-can-try-today/

https://littletwistersyoga.com/for-parents/exercises-activities/

https://www.campkindnesscounts.org/characterportal

https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-worksheets/

https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to-helping-families-cope-with-the-

coronavirus-disease-2019

https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/reduce-student-anxiety-and-your-own-

during-uncertain-times

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

https://momentousinstitute.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-children-about-coronavirus

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html?

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Dial 2-1-1 you can find help for food, health, housing and more

San Antonio Community Resource Directory at www.sacrd.org

https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/resources-for-schools-and-families-during-covid-19-

coronavirus/

Harlandale School Counselors and Social workers are committed to staying in touch with our

families and providing support and resources.

Please call or email if you need additional information:

Social Worker Facilitator: brian.jaklich@myhisd.net or call 210-381-8106

Counselor Coordinator: Deborah.hernandez@myhisd.net or call 210-414-5394