Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

~Helen Keller

The secret of education is respecting the pupil.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Barbara Tomeo

Mesa Verde Middle School Counselor

8th Grade, 7th Grade (A-L)

Educational Background:

M.A. School Counseling, New York University.

M.A. Teaching of English, Columbia University Teachers College

B.A. Georgetown University

Counseling Experience:

Crawford High School, City Heights. I worked as counselor for 9-12th grade students. I also served as the Saturday School Coordinator and taught Saturday School.

Teaching Experience:   

Meadowbrook Middle School, Poway. I taught 8th and 6th grade Basic Education while serving as Co-Director of ASB.  I also coached the Poway High School Girls' lacrosse team to an undefeated county championship title while placing number 2 in the state.

Poway High School.  I taught 12th Grade World Literature and 10th grade English. I was also trained in AVID and created an after school class called College-Bound.

Mepham High School, Long Island.  I taught 11th grade Creative Writing, 10th Grade Honors English and 12th Grade English. During this time, I began my second masters at NYU.

Seward Park High School, Manhattan.  I implemented  the Ramp-Up to Literacy program for 10th grade students. I also taught 12th Grade English and helped the principal launch the first Seward Park Book Club. During this time, I completed my counseling degree and served as a counseling intern.

Crawford High School, City Heights. I taught 11th and 12th grade English this summer at Crawford.

You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.

~Michael Jordan

I am very excited to be a part of Mesa Verde's staff! Outside of school, some of my favorite things are lacrosse, running and writing. I am currently a member of the San Diego Women's Lacrosse Club team. We play in tournaments throughout California and the country. I am also an avid runner and have run three marathons including the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon, the Long Island Marathon and I raised over $1500 for inner city school kids for the New York City Marathon. I am currently enrolled in a writing class at UCSD and I have kept a journal since the 4th grade when my teacher, Mrs. Lufrano, encouraged me to write! I live by the beach and enjoy the ocean, the sun and the life style in California.

The one thing that matters is the effort.

~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery