South San Antonio ISD
Counseling Department
STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COUNSELOR
South San Antonio is closely monitoring the evolving news about COVID-19. We want parents to know that South San ISD counselors are committed to staying in touch with our students during this difficult time. Below you will find your school counselors information as well as other support services available to our community.
If your child has an educational or academic question please email the school counselor. For serious or delicate matters contact our CARE Zone, Monday-Friday from 8 AM- 5 PM, at 210-965-2692 or via email at carezone@southsandisd.net. Students can also call our District Hotline at 210-977-7000. For emergencies please call 911.
ELEMENTARY COUNSELORS
Elementary guidance lessons are included in the instructional packets that are being distributed at the campuses.
Armstrong ES
Valerie Dykes
Athens ES
Patricia Lopez
Benavidez ES
Diana Pacheco
Carrillo ES
Charlie Gallardo
Five Palms
Claudia Gutierrez
Hutchins ES
Mary Aguirre
Kindred ES
Norma Gomez
Madla ES
Leonor Delgado
Palo Alto ES
Ana Flores
Price ES
Ruby Lopez
Middle School Counselors
Dwight MS
Jesse Lopez
Kazen MS
Anna Lisa Sanchez
Shepard MS
Maria Spain
Zamora MS
Gabriel Torres
High School Counselors
A-Ch
John Davila (Lead Counselor)
Ci-Gon
Elias Portillo
elias.portillo@southsanisd.net
Gom-Mc
Debra Martinez
Me-Roj
Barbara Izarraraz
Rom-Z
Betty Iredale
Early College High School
Anna Ramirez
At Risk
Rosana Espadas
Early College High School
Anna Ramirez (Counselor)
Israel Rios (Director)
College Resources
Angelica Melendez
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If you have questions about dual credit or TSI testing please contact:
Patricia Hernandez
Middle School Academies
If you have questions about the choice academies please contact:
Bobbye Schanen Hylton (Director)
Mental Health Resources and Help Lines
Center for Health Care Services
210-223-7233
https://chcsbc.org/get-help/childrens-services/
Clarity Child Guidance Center
1-877-676-5437
Jewish Family Service San Antonio
210-302-6920
Family Service
210-299-2400
Rise Recovery
210-227-2634
South San Antonio CARE Zone
https://www.southsanisd.net/Page/7921
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Texas Abuse Hotline
https://www.txabusehotline.org/Login/Default.aspx
1-800-252-5400
Dial 211 for crisis and emergency, essential needs, assistance
San Antonio Resource Directory
SA Food Bank
210-337-3663
South San Antonio ISD Helpful Links
South San Antonio ISD Counseling Department
https://www.southsanisd.net/domain/1765
Communities in Schools
District Police
210-977-7500
South San Antonio Counseling Department
Email: cgallardo@southsanisd.net
Location: 5622 Ray Ellison Boulevard, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-977-7000