Hello there Cabazon Dinos!

I am Mrs. Barajas, School Counselor and Tier II Coordinator at Cabazon Elementary. I cannot wait to share yet another great year here at Cabazon Elementary. I wanted to share a little information about myself, so you can get to know me a little and also about how I support our dinos! I received my Master of Education Degree in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential at Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a Spanish Minor at Northern Arizona University.

Some fun facts about myself!

 I love to spend time with family and friends. I am a mom to two little boys, so I am really enjoying family time with my little ones and husband. I have three doggies who I consider my kids as well! Since I love spending time with family and my doggies, we like to go to the dog beach a lot during the warmer times. Last but not least, I love to play soccer, paint and enjoy singing!

What does a School Counselor Do?

 Meeting the diverse needs of all of our students is the most important. My School Counseling Program focuses on three specific areas: social-emotional learning, college/career awareness and academics. All three areas are specific to the needs of every student. The role of a counselor is to support students, families, and staff. This means the counselor is here to support and assist with any needs for the student or the family. This can be done through short-term individual counseling, group counseling or providing outside resources.

For more information on all that your school counselor does, please check out my counseling corner website to learn more on how to access my services, more in depth information about the services I provide and overall what I do to support you all!

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Barajas, Cabazon Elementary School Counselor