The counseling department at Ed Rawlinson Middle School will provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate guidance and curriculum program that addresses the social, emotional and academic developmental needs of all students in a safe and nurturing environment. We are committed to collaborating with parents, guardians, staff and other community members to provide the necessary support to enable and empower all students to become successful productive citizens and life-long learners in our diverse and ever changing world.
Meet Your Counselors
Students are assigned to a counselor based on the first letter of their last name.
Edna Garcia Dominguez
Head Counselor (A-F)
edna.garcia@nisd.net
210-397-4918
Stephen Gomez
Counselor (G-M)
stephen.gomez@nisd.net
210-397-4920
Tara Callaway
Counselor (N-Z)
tara.callaway@nisd.net
210-397-4921
Components of a Comprehensive Counseling Program
The Rawlinson Counseling Program provides a comprehensive developmental school counseling program that addresses the whole child. As professional school counselors, we work within four key components consisting of guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning and system support.
Guidance Curriculum
Guidance Lessons covering a range of topics are provided by the school counselor and supported by the teachers. Topics include: self-confidence development, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal-setting, planning, and problem-solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness (social skills), communication skills, cross-cultural effectiveness, and responsible behavior.
Responsive Services
The purpose of responsive services is to intervene on behalf of those students whose immediate personal concerns or problems put their continued personal-social, career, and/or educational development at risk.
System Support
System support describes services and management activities which indirectly benefits students such as:
- Consultation with teachers
- Parent education programs
- Community relations efforts
- School improvement plans and goals
Individual Planning
The purpose of the individual planning system is to guide all students as they plan, monitor, and manage their own educational, career, and personal-social development.
Resources and Websites
Search & Connect to Social Care
Search and connect to support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Northside Safety
Every student in Northside ISD deserves the highest quality education. Students are offered an education which honors their voice and prepares them to engage, contribute, and succeed.
Vape-Free is the Way to Be!
At Northside ISD we are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and thriving educational environment for all our students. One crucial step toward achieving this is addressing the concerning rise of vaping among our youth. With a new state law set that took effect on September 1, 2023, we're taking proactive measures to ensure our students understand the impact of this legislation.
Northside Threads
The Threads Closet supports Northside families by providing free clothing to students in need who are enrolled in the district.
If you would like to visit the Threads Closet, please contact a Rawlinson Counselor for a referral. Once a referral is made, an appointment will be scheduled.