Welcome from High School Student Support Services Department

At EIS there are about 480 students in high school..

The Student Support Services Department (SSSD) has created a solid foundation to promote success in social, emotional, and academic areas of our students.

The department aims to develop students’ unique potential, abilities and strengths to achieve their long-term goals. With the support of the department and equitable access to diverse and challenging opportunities, proactive interventions and the use of technology, students acquire: critical thinking skills, decision making kills, social skills and values and ethical standards that allow them to become  conscious, responsible global citizens for the 21st century.

The department has highly trained professionals with years of experience who are committed to providing the best service and who  train on current issues to continuously improve their services to students, parents and teachers. 

As a department, the trained staff want students to be able to connect with their counselors to continue developing their best personal and professional qualities. Likewise, parents are invited to contact their child’s counselor for any support or consultation that they need.

The department offers various programs and personalized support through virtual meetings during the school year with either students or parents. Students are expected to be engaged and actively involved in online classes.

The following are some of the areas in which the department offers assistance: Orientation in Academic Development, Orientation in Socio-emotional Development, Vocational and College Orientation, Special Education Services and Character Education Program.

Guidance Counselors

	Ms. Elizabeth Jarufe – ejarufe@seishn.com M.A. Guidance and Counseling Mindfulness Coach Coordinator of the Student Support Services Department Guidance Counselor for students with last names from Me – O
	Mrs. Denise Bacila – dbacila@seishn.com Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Master’s Degree in International Education Guidance Counselor for students with last names from A – E High School Psychologist
	Ms. Gabriela Mayes – gmayes@seishn.com Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Guidance Counselor for students with last names from F- Ma
	Mrs. Vivian Rivera – vrivera@seishn.com Counselor Masters in International Education Masters in Social Psychology Trauma Therapist Guidance Counselor for students with last names from P – Z Coordinator of the BILY Program (Be Informed, Love Yourself)

	Mrs. Daniela Reyes – dareyes@seishn.com Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology Inclusive Education Specialist for 9th and 10th grade
	Ms. Ana Chicas – achicas@seishn.com Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Student Success Center Coordinator Inclusive Education Specialist for 11th and 12th grade Accommodations Coordinator for College Board and Standardized Tests (SAT, AP, PSAT, ACT, and TOEFL) AP Psychology Class Instructor

	Mrs. Jessica Bowen – jbowen@seishn.com Master’s Degree in International Training and Edu. Coordinates College Counseling Program Coordinator for College Admissions and Standardized Exams College Preparation Class Instructor for 11th and 12th grade
	Ms. Alejandra Urbina – aurbina@seishn.com Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance College Admissions Counselor Vocational Orientation Class Instructor for 10th Grade Coordinator of the Advanced Placement Program

	Mrs. Marla Banegas-Panayotti mpanayotti@seishn.com M.A in International Education Bachelor’s degree in Communications Minor in Education 7 Habits Trainer Certificate Coordinator of the EIS Character Education Department
	Mrs. Vanessa Velasquez – vavelasquez@seishn.com Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and International Business Character Education Instructor for 11th and 12th grade Marketing Class Instructor 7 Habits Trainer Certificate BEO Masters Program Coach EIS Startup Weekend Co-Coordinator
	Ms. Ana Flores – aflores@seishn.com Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Character Education Instructor for 9th and 10th grade Civics Class Instructor for 9th and 10th grade