Coyote Counseling Team
Karla Gonzales - Counselor
8th Grade (all students) & 7th Grade (N-Z)
karla.gonzales@aps.edu
(505-898-1492 ext. 40505)
Angelique Patalan - Counselor
6th Grade (all students) & 7th Grade (A-M)
patalan_a@aps.edu
(505-898-1492 ext. 40504)
Coyote Counseling Team
Our goal to implement a comprehensive school counseling program is an ongoing journey, which just keeps improving every year. Goal setting, decision-making, and appropriate social transitions are how we facilitate positive development with our emerging young adults. Our main role is to advocate and collaborate with all stakeholders involved to ensure the best interest of the students.
Some of the services provided by our team:
- Conflict-mediation
- Attendance Groups
- Study Skills Groups
- Health & Wellness Meetings
- Registration and Scheduling
- Presentations: Bullying, Tolerance/Awareness, GLBTQ, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Depression and Suicide
- College and Career Readiness Skill Building
- High School Preparedness
- College/Career Coaching Sessions for goal setting
| NORMAL CONFLICT | BULLYING |
|---|---|
| Equal power | Imbalance of power |
| Happens occasionally | Repeated negative actions |
| Accidental | Purposeful |
| Not serious |
Serious - threat of physical harm |
| Equal emotional reaction |
Strong emotional reaction on part |
| Not seeking power or attention | Seeking power and control |
| Not trying to get something | Trying to gain material things or power |
| Remorse - takes responsibility | No remorse - blames target |
| Effort to solve the problem | No effort to solve the problem |
Parent Resources
APS Students & Parents Webpage
APS Indian Ed Department, Parent and Family Resource Book
APS Title One Homeless Project
Tutoring - list of tutoring services
Community Counseling Services - list of therapists in the community
