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Counselors and Social Workers
Curriculum and Instruction
Special Education (210) 622-4355
San Juanita Villanueva, Counselor
Sandra Iracheta-Cruz,Social Worker
Southwest High School
(210) 622-4500
Ron Rogers, Lead Counselor
Elisha Frausto•Geanna Botello
Celestina Hernandez-Ucab•Jose Mejia
Jacque Rodriguez•Kathleen Winwright
Stephanie Rodriguez, Social Worker
Ninth Grade Annex
(210) 622-4820
Jennifer Betus•Denise Lozano
Daisy Tovar, Social Worker
McAuliffe Middle School
(210) 623-6260
Marie Phelps•Jose Sepulveda
Barbara Chandler, Social Worker
McNair Middle School
(210) 622-4480
Stella Barrera•Shirley Williams
Keli Wilson, Social Worker
Scobee Middle School
(210) 645-7500
Jessica Gonzalez•Luis Gonzalez
Lori Perez, Social Worker
Alternative School
(210) 622-4670
Ida Villavicencio
For more information or
assistance contact:
Guidance & Counseling
Coordinator
Nancy Marrufo
nmarrufo@swisd.net
Phone: 210-622-4335
ext. 3795
Elementary Campuses:
Big Country Elementary School
Ana Matsusaki
210-645-7560
Bob Hope Elementary School
Aine McGarity
210-927-8180
Elm Creek Elementary School
Debbie Riele
210-622-4430
Hidden Cove Elementary School
Callie Kyle
210-623-6220
Indian Creek Elementary School
Isabel Pacheco, Counselor
Jeff Edwards, Social Worker
210-623-6520
Kriewald Road Elementary School
Tanya Cantu
210-645-7550
Sky Harbour Elementary School
JoAnn Estrada, Counselor
Nilda Castellanos, Social Worker
210-623-6580
Southwest Elementary School
Judy Foster
210-622-4420
Sun Valley Elementary School
Jack Murchison
210-645-7570
Counseling
and
Guidance
11914 Dragon Lane
San Antonio, TX 78252

We as SWISD Counselors and Social
Workers strive to help students develop
their social, emotional, and academic
skills in order that each student might
maximize his/her potential. Southwest I.S.D.
Counseling and Guidance has adopted the
American School Counselor Association
and the Texas Education Agency’s model of
Guidance and Counseling Services. The goal
of this program is to provide academic,
social, and career support to all students
from Pre-Kindergarten through grade
twelve. We assist students by providing
classroom presentations, responsive services,
individual planning, and system support.
Please call us if we can be of assistance to
you or your student.
Call your student’s counselor if there are:
• Family concerns
• Academic concerns
• Long term absenteeism
• Child/adolescent developmental
concerns
• Substance Abuse concerns
• Social/Emotional difficulties with peers
• Social/Emotional/Behavioral problems
affecting academic performance
High School Counseling Program
High School counselors:
• Provide direct counseling services to
students individually and in support
groups.
• Provide education and support services
to parents.
• Provide consultation services to teachers.
• Advise students on academic planning.
• Provide career guidance to students.
• Provide career information to parents.
• Network with post-secondary schools.
• Serve on school and community
committees addressing the needs of
young people.
• Assist students and parents with
post-secondary applications, testing
requirements, scholarships, and financial
aid information.
Middle School Counseling Program
Middle School counselors:
• Provide direct counseling services to
students individually and in support
groups.
• Help young adolescents learn to manage
and organize information.
• Help young adolescents make choices and
deal with change.
• Help young adolescents create
educational plans and set educational
goals.
• Help young adolescents develop positive
attitudes toward lifelong learning and the
world of work.
• Help young adolescents experience career
exploration activities.
• Help parents and teachers create a
positive learning environment.
Elementary School
Counseling Program
Elementary School counselors:
• Provide direct counseling services to
students individually and in support
groups.
• Help children develop a better
understanding and acceptance of
themselves.
• Help children cope with family changes.
• Help children develop decision making
and problem solving skills.
• Help children develop socially,
emotionally, and to mature in their
relations with others.
• Help children to understand themselves in
relation to their own development.
• Help parents understand their children’s
emotions, behaviors, and learning styles,
and assist them in meeting their child’s
needs.
• Help school staff, teachers, and
administrators understand and meet
the needs of all students in intellectual,
personal, and social/emotional areas.
• Help parents and teachers create a
positive learning environment.
School Social Workers
SWISD Social Workers enhance student
learning by providing services which
strengthen home, school, and community
partnerships. They use their training and
professional knowledge to address barriers
within the child, home, school, and
community that may be interfering with
student achievement. School Social Workers
collaborate with the School Counselor(s) on
the campus to meet student needs.
School Social Workers are able to assist
students and their families through early
identification, prevention, counseling,
support, and advocacy.
School Social Workers:
• Provide direct counseling services to
students individually and in support
groups.
• Provide education and support services
to parents.
• Provide consultation services to teachers.
• Help students cope in times of crisis.
• Help students maintain regular school
attendance.
• Help students become resilient, successful
learners.
• Help students gain personal and social
competencies.
• Support parents to help them actively
participate in their child’s education.
• Support parents to access school and
community resources.