Counseling

Naaman Forest Guidance & Counseling

Vision statement

The Naaman Forest High School Counseling Department will empower all students to reach their maximum potential by using a comprehensive program that addresses academic, personal/social, and career goals. We will promote an environment to encourage personal inquiry and growth, social responsibility, and academic excellence. School counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship in the 21st century.

Mission statement

The mission of the Naaman Forest High School Counseling Department is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

Meet our Counselors & Support Staff

Counselor Name  Role Responsibilities 
headshot of naaman forest counselor, Ms. McGrath
 Claire McGrath

Lead Counselor

9th Collegiate, A-Ben Comprehensive (Alpha)
headshot of naaman forest counselor, Ms. Baker
 Mewesette Baker

Counselor 

 Ber - Garcia A Comprehensive (Alpha)
Headshot of naaman forest counselor, Ms. McGill
 Angela McGill 

Counselor 

 Rom - Z Comprehensive (Alpha)
headshot of naaman forest counselor, Ms. Noska
 Angela Noska

Counselor

 Lo - Pai Comprehensive (Alpha)
Headshot of naaman forest counselor, Mr. Quintanilla
 Servando Quintanilla

Collegiate Counselor 

 10th-12th Collegiate
Headshot of naaman forest counselor, Ms. Wanton
 Esther Wanton

CTE Counselor 

 CTE: PTECH, Leadership (GBL), Paj-Rol Comprehensive (Alpha)
Headshot of naaman forest counselor, Ms. Woods
 Katrina Woods 

Counselor 

 Garcia B - Li Comprehensive (Alpha)
Headshot of naaman forest responsive services counselor, Ms. Roshan
 Priya Roshan 

Responsive Services Counselor 

Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Education and Awareness
Headshot of naaman forest education is freedom counselor, Mr. Kelley
 Terrance Kelley

Education is Freedom Advisor

  
Headshot of counselor secretary Ms. Hicks
 Justine Hicks Secretary   
Headshot of ECHS secretary Ms. Alvidrez
 Iris Alvidrez Counselor Aide (ECHS Secretary)  
  Rafif Kayali Registrar  Transcripts
  Ivonne Martinez Data Clerk

Change of Address 

 

 

Bullying

No student should be subjected to bullying or harassment that interferes with their ability to learn or their safety.

Visit the Bullying Prevention and Investigation page on the district website for more information and resources.

Anonymous Alerts®

You can use the Anonymous Alerts® webform or mobile app to quickly, easily and anonymously report bullying, cyberbullying and other sensitive topics to school officials.

Anonymous Alerts® is monitored by GISD Security 24-hours daily and should only be used for serious and urgent matters. In the event of an emergency or life-threatening event, always call 911.

Submit an Anonymous Alert®

Download the app

To place a report from a mobile device, first download the free Anonymous Alerts® app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Then open the app and enter activation code garlandisd.