Valdez, Misty

Ms. Misty Valdez

Ms. Valdez is a seasoned and committed professional with specialized experience mentoring at- risk youth. Since 2004, she has expressed an unwavering passion for promoting the best in others. Most recently Ms. Valdez was known to wear many hats for Texans Can Academy where she dedicated six years of service. She began in the role of student advisor, then became an English /special education teacher and eventually a school counselor. Her experience with the Fort Worth Charter school cultivated her to champion for the underdog. She aims to empower young people in order to bridge academic and socioeconomic gaps.

Although this is Ms. Valdez’s second year as certified school counselor she has been intentional in being part of communities dedicated to elevating others from coast to coast. She received the majority of her undergraduate degree from California State University in Bakersfield.  She also gained a wealth of experience working in residential treatment centers (RTCs) for troubled youth in both North Carolina and Florida. One of her most noteworthy experiences was serving as a counselor at a wilderness camp where she slept outdoors five days a week in her our own hand made pavilion.

Personal Philosophy-Insight On My Approach

Relationship, relationship, relationship! Connecting with students and gaining their trust is my highest priority. I recognize that a positive impact can only occur when students feel my guidance is genuine: trust is the catalyst. I have found the most effective and authentic way of creating a therapeutic relationship is to be honest, fair and transparent with student in addition to treating them with a great deal of respect. I intend to make every student feel valued and to build on their self-actualization. I believe being consistent in this approach with bear fruit in due season.