Why Middle School Counselors? Middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. Middle school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe, respectful learning environment whereby young adolescents can maximize personal and academic achievement. 

Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community (ASCA 2019).

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Marco Laborin  Counselor (A - E) mlaborin@powayusd.com 858-485-4850 x. 4891	Lorretta Shughrue Counselor (F - L)   lshughrue@powayusd.com   858-485-4850 x. 4613
Adrian Orozco Counselor (M - R) aorozco@powayusd.com 858-485-4850 x. 4893	Carol Ochoa Counselor (S - Z) caochoa@powayusd.com 858-485-4850 x. 4892
Rebecca MacGowan Student Data Technician  rmacgowan@powayusd.com  858-485-4850 x. 4044	​Ari Franco Mending Matters afranco@powayusd.com 858-485-4850 x. 4022
Gigi Elwardi Student Services Specialist jelwardi@powayusd.com 858-485-4850 x. 4896    IG @bhms_studentservices

PUSD Newcomer Information
 

Current students and families are encouraged to visit the Bobcat Counseling Center Canvas Site for school related information and useful resources.

District Resources

Prevent Drug/Alcohol Abuse
Parent Education Class Schedule
Caring Connections Center