Counselor Connection
October 2022
Taft High School Counseling Department
Celynsia McGowan
Anna Greene
Melissa Garcia
Julie Elliott
Roxanne Collins
Julia Gonzalez
Counseling Support Staff
Jackie Dullnig
Rosa Torres
Marie Crawford
Communications Arts Counseling Department
Mary Skidmore
Dr. Minerva Rosales
Lonnie Montellano
College, Career and Military Advisor (CCMA)
lonnie.montellano@nisd.netHow Counselors helped in August & September 2022:
Important Dates
- October 24th- October 28th: Red Ribbon Week
- October 31st - November 4th : Freshmen Post Secondary Planning Guidance
- November 7th -November 11th: Junior Guidance
- November 14th: NISD College Night (6:00pm-8:30pm) at Northside Activity Center
- November 21st - November 25th - Thanksgiving Break
Counselors to meet with Freshmen
Counselors will meet with freshmen to review graduation requirements and endorsements. Planning will be held October 31st -November 4th. Take a look at the NISD Foundation Graduation Program below.
Programs of Study
Celebrating Diversity
Taft Counseling celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, Unity Day and Living a Drug Lifestyle in the months of September & October.
"The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of it's people"
Decision of Respect Signing Day Pep Rally
Decision of Respect
Unity Day
Red Ribbon Week
Counselors Help You Cope
Professional School counselors know how to listen and help. They'll take your problem seriously and work with you to find a good solution. They can give you all sorts of tips and support on solving problems and making good decisions. They can help you deal with feelings and can help you feel empowered. Professional School Counselors offer academic guidance through individual planning and can help you figure out effective ways to communicate. Chances are that whatever problem you have, your counselor has seen it before — and can help you work through it.
How we Cope with Anxiety and Stress
Check out this teen guide to coping with mental health
Student Resources
Community Resources
NISD Safe Line
Suicide Prevention
211 Texas
For More Infomation
Website: https://www.nisd.net/taft/services/counseling
Phone: 210-397-6032
Twitter: @Taftcounselors