Counselors Corner

Welcome to the Counselors Corner at Escuela Unida. Below you will find a short bio about
each of us and our contact information. We have an open-door policy and welcome and
encourage all parents and community members to come in and find out more about our resourceful program. Heres to a fantastic new year! Go Pandas!!

Lower Elementary (K-2)

Katherine Rojas

I am Katherine Rojas, and I am

part of the School Counseling
Team at Escuela Unida. I am
originally from Columbia, South
America, and I have lived in
Virginia for 8 years. I have
worked with children of all ages in the school settings as well as in mental health settings. I have a
BA in Psychology and a M.Ed. in School Counseling
from George Mason University. I love spending
time with my family, and also traveling.

Ghil Hong

I am grateful to be a part of
the Escuela Unida school counseling team after having worked
for the film/television and
digital media industry for nearly 15 years. In life,
we cross bridges to get from one side of a river
to the the other. One of my life-long goals has
always been to become that bridge for every
child; to empower them to safely and confidently
cross over and be one step closer to realizing
their dreams. Here at Escuela Unida, we have a
wonderful team that will work tirelessly to make
that happen for your child.

Upper Elementary (3-5)

Melissa Lara

Hi, my name is Melissa Lara, and

I am currently a school counselor for Escuela Unida. I was
born in Los Angeles, California,
but I was raised in Arlington,
VA. I have worked with kids for
about 9 years. I have a BA in
Psychology and a M.Ed in School
Counseling from George Mason
University. One of my biggest
dreams is to one day move back to California and
give back to my community. I am a family-oriented person and this move will allow me to be close
to my family. During my free time, I love running
and going on long walks. These are two self-care

Escuela Unida
The United Public School

The School
Counseling
Program

ways that help calm me, de-stress, and relax.

Muzna Khan

Hello! My name is Muzna Khan,

and I am a school counselor for
students in grades 3-5 at Escuela
Unida. Before becoming a counselor, I taught 2nd grade for 3 years
and LOVED it. One of my goals is
to help students learn skills that
will help them learn and be successful. I moved to Virginia from
Texas and miss my home and family. Some of my
hobbies are cooking, baking, reading, and spending
time with my nieces and nephews.

123 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22203

Main Office: (703) 123-4567
Counseling Dept: (703) 123-4567 x001

Counseling Mission Statement

Escuela Unida is dedicated to providing a comprehensive program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Administration, Teachers, Counselors, and Staff strive to focus on upholding multicultural values in the school
environment. Our mission is to inform, educate, and guide our students to participate in community outreach to lead successful lives.

Counseling Beliefs

Collaboration between schools, families, and community to enhance student achievement through maintaining dignity, culture, and social emotional needs of every student. Educators will establish a safe environment that facilitates personal growth through the use of professional
development activities and use of data in various assessments to show
effectiveness of the program.

Counseling Vision

Empower students to meet high academic standards, lead

ethical lives, and demonstrate responsible citizenship.

heres what we do!

Escuela Unida utilizes the ASCA model

when developing all programs and curriculums.
Role of the School Counselor

Parent Game Night

Classroom
Guidance Lessons

School Counseling
Curriculums

...and much much more!

Todays school counselors are vital

members of the education team. They
help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social
development and career development,
ensuring todays students become the
productive, well-adjusted adults of
tomorrow. ~ASCA
(for more information about ASCA and our
role as school counselors, please visit www.
schoolcounselor.org)