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Holly Diaz
Chief of Staff
 
Erika Chapman
ESS Coordinator
 
Lindsey Dyer
Lead Related Services Provider
 
Dr. Francesca Ayala Runion
Lead School Psychologist
 
Valerie Garcia
ESS Administrative Assistant


Our Mission

Every student will receive the resources and support from all educators to reach their individual social and academic potential. 

 

Our Vision

We envision a school community where every student thrives in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment—empowered with equitable access to resources, compassionate guidance from dedicated educators, and the opportunity to reach their highest social, emotional, and academic potential.

Bruce Taylor

DOES Counselor

btaylor@nadaburgsd.org

James Marshall

MHS Counselor

jmarshall@nadaburgsd.org

 

Sandra Vasquez

MHS Counselor

svasquez@nadaburgsd.org

Nicole McMahon 

NES Counselor

nmcmahon@nadaburgsd.org

Parent Information

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The Role of School Counselors

The role of school counselors is to provide support for students in the areas of academics, social, and emotional issues. Students are welcome to talk with counselors about issues regarding school, friends, family, or other stressors that may be occurring. Services can include helping with calming techniques, navigating academic stressors, facilitating peer meditations, and discussing ways to develop healthy coping skills. School counselors are meant to serve in a support role during the time at school but are not intended for long-term care.

Confidentiality is important to us. Everything discussed in our counseling office is protected, with the following exceptions, as required by law and/or ethical standards:

  • Harm to self or others
  • Court or other legal proceedings
  • Abuse or neglect

Crisis Information

If you are in an immediate crisis situation, please call 911.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988

Maricopa County Crisis Line (602) 222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314

Non-Emergency Resources (Food, Shelter) 211

Department Child Safety (DCS) 1-888-767-2445

 

Please reach out to a school counselor if you need additional resources.