Three Rivers Counseling Association Honors San Angelo ISD Counselors and Students

San Angelo ISD is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its students and counselors who were recently honored by the Three Rivers Counseling Association (TRCA) at the 36th Annual TRCA Appreciation Luncheon. Five outstanding SAISD students were recognized for their resilience and academic success, while several counselors and counseling teams were acknowledged for their dedication to supporting students' mental and emotional well-being. These awards reflect the hard work, commitment and positive impact that both students and counseling professionals have on our school community.

Three Rivers Counseling Association Honors SAISD Students

At the luncheon, five SAISD students were recognized for their achievements. Three received Student Tribute Awards, while two earned Scholarships. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the accomplishments of:

• Greta Valdevit of Crockett Elementary – Elementary School Student Tribute Award
• Drake Reid of Lone Star Middle School – Middle School Student Tribute Award
• Gabriel Gomez of Lake View High School – High School Student Tribute Award
• Christian Lambaren of Lake View High School – Three Rivers Counseling Association Scholarship Recipient
• Payton Casarez of Central High School – Three Rivers Counseling Association Scholarship Recipient

“San Angelo ISD is proud to be represented at the Three Rivers Counseling Association,” said Rebecca Cline, SAISD Director of Assessment and Counseling. “Our students have received the student tribute award as a way to acknowledge the challenges and barriers they have overcome to remain successful in their academics.”

TRCA sponsors the annual luncheon to honor those who chose the profession of counseling to assist those who are in need of service. To qualify for the awards, nominations were made based on letters of support from a colleague, student or community leader or the nominee’s supervisor or administrator. The TRCA student awards are intended to highlight students who have overcome obstacles and shown courage, resilience and determination as well as affirm their hard work and share their inspiring story to others as they realize their goals. 

Three Rivers Counseling Association Honors SAISD Difference Makers

San Angelo ISD counselors and counseling departments were also recognized at the 36th Annual TRCA Appreciation Luncheon. Their dedication and hard work continue to make a positive impact on our students and community. We would like to recognize and congratulate: 

• Olivia Sarabia of Reagan Elementary – Winner of the George Pliler Elementary School Counselor of the Year
• Jana Castro, Michael McCarthy, Deborah Ramos and Brittany Wagner of Glenn Middle School – Winner of the George Pliler Counseling Team of the Year
• Jennifer Young of Central High School – Winner of the George Pliler High School Counselor of the Year
• Ami Mizell-Flint of San Angelo Clubhouse and National Alliance for Mental Illness – Winner of the TRCA Friend of Counseling Award

“Our school counselors are the heart of each campus,” said Mrs. Cline. “These counselors are being recognized for their dedication and commitment to following the school counseling program framework, utilizing evidence-based practices to drive their program, and supporting students through classroom guidance, individualized planning, responding to crises and supporting the campus. We also appreciate Ami Mizell-Flint’s support of the mental health field and partnership with local agencies to support our counselor’s mission.”

TRCA sponsors the annual luncheon to honor those who chose the profession of counseling to assist those who are in need of service. To qualify for the awards, nominations were made based on letters of support from a colleague, student or community leader or the nominee’s supervisor or administrator. 

SAISD school counselors are certified, experienced educators with specialized training and master’s degrees in school counseling who focus on classroom guidance, individual student planning, responding to student needs, and supporting the school and district’s mission and vision to create a net of resources for students and families. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program to fully serve our students. 

The counseling departments at Austin Elementary, Glenmore Elementary, Santa Rita Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, Lone Star Middle School and Lake View High School were also honored at the luncheon for receiving the annual Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) award earlier this month.

Please join us in congratulating and thanking our outstanding TRCA award winners scholarship recipient. To stay up-to-date on San Angelo ISD, please visit the SAISD website at www.saisd.org and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X.

About Three Rivers Counseling Association

TRCA is the local chapter of the Texas Counseling Association. TRCA leads, educates and advocates to advance the counseling profession, to increase access to professional counselors, and to promote wellness. TRCA serves 10 area counties including Coke, Coleman, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton and Tom Green County. For more information, visit www.trca.txca.org.