MLMS School Counseling Staff

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Text Box: Hi. My name is Ms. Beal and I am the Counselor for Teams 2, 8, & 10. I have been in Jurupa USD for 18 years. This is my first year here at Mira Loma Middle School, but I have worked with middle school students for 12 years. I also taught elementary school for many years, but I really love this age group because of their sense of humor and goofiness. I teach a Physical Education class at California Baptist University in the mornings and I teach fitness

Text Box: classes in the evenings. I have one wonderful daughter who is in her first year of college at CPSU San Luis Obispo. I also have 2 dogs and 2 cats. In my free time you can find me at the gym, shopping, or at a movie. I am very excited to be here at Mira Loma as one of the Counselors. If your child is on one of my teams and you need me for any reason just call!

Text Box: my Counseling Credential. Prior to coming to Mira Loma I was working at two elementary schools as a counselor. I attended San Diego State University for both my B.A. and M.A. degrees. During that time I also studied in Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico. I have also attended the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain as well as a language program in San Miguel Allende, Mexico. Becoming

Text Box: Hello to Mira Loma Middle School! My name is Cara Chávez and I’m the counselor for the Prowlers, Pride, Wildcats and Cheetahs. Before becoming a counselor I taught Spanish I, II, III, and IV AP at the high school level for 17 years. I loved teaching and it was a hard decision to leave the classroom, but I was ready for a new adventure. I had always thought it would be fun to be a counselor so I went back to school to get

Text Box: fluent in Spanish was a goal for me and it has helped me advance in my career! My husband is from Mexico City and we have three children. My two older children are in middle school and the youngest will soon turn 5 and start kindergarten. Their names are Luis, Carina, and Valentina. I look forward to having a moment to chat with all my students. Please drop in to my office and say hello!

Text Box: Program. In the past I have also taught parenting classes here at Mira Loma Middle School. I have a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from UCR and a Master in Education/Counseling, PPS Credential from the University of Redlands.

Text Box: I enjoy being a middle school counselor because it’s a new adventure every day. In my spare time I enjoy family time and the outdoors. I have an interest in learning languages!

Text Box: I’m Ms. Alferez, one of the new counselors here at Mira Loma Middle School. I’m the counselor for teams 1, 3 and 9. I have been with the district for about five years working on various projects with Student Support Services and the Student Assistance

Meet Our Counseling Staff!