Counselor Availability:
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
School counselors provide whole class counseling lessons, as well as individual and small group support for students in grades K-5. Counseling lessons are taught once a month to all grade levels during their library encore rotation.
Confidentiality:
PWCS school counselors recognize that students and parents or guardians have a right to know the limits of confidentiality. Please click here to see PWCS Regulation 651-2 regarding information on the confidentiality of student-disclosed information.
Ms. White
I am excited to join the Palomino community as your school counselor for the 2024-25 school year. This is my third year in PWCS, but I have a total of fifteen years of experience as a school counselor. Throughout my career, I have always tried to inspire students to have a positive outlook on life, to recognize their ability to make a difference in the world and to always believe in possibilities. I started out as an elementary school counselor in Morganton, NC, where I worked for three years until my first of three sons was born. After taking time to take care of my family, I returned to the field in 2012, serving as a school counselor in my hometown of Fredericksburg, VA where I worked for ten years. Believe it or not, I worked in the school that I attended myself as a child as did my three sons! In 2022, when my youngest son graduated from high school, I decided I was ready for a change and made the move to Prince William County. As a counselor, I believe strongly in building great culture and communication within a school. In my role, I understand the importance of having great rapport with school staff, students, and families; recognizing that it takes a village to raise a child. I am committed to help students grow to be self-reflective, set high expectations for themselves, and be risk-takers to make a difference in the world.
Ms. Elizabeth White
School Counselor for Kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grade
Direct: (571)343-5476
Ms. Larios
Hello! I am Ms. Larios; I am very excited to be one of the school counselors at Potomac View Elementary School. I graduated from George Mason University this December with my Masters of Education in School Counseling. It will be my first year as a school counselor in PWCS and Potomac View ES; I am excited to learn and support our students' social-emotional and academic growth and become the best version of themselves. I was born in El Salvador and love pupusas. During my leisure time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going on walks, and practicing self-care. I look forward to supporting students and families to make this school year successful. Please feel free to reach out!
Ms. Kenia Larios
School Counselor for 1st, 4th, & 5th grade
Direct: (571)343-5475