Staff
Staff
Our Mission
The Counseling Center at Pasadena High School strives to offer comprehensive services to meet the needs of all students. We provide individual planning, career guidance, college application support, financial aid counseling, course selection guidance, solution-focused counseling, and community resource referrals. Through professional relationships built on trust, we empower students, families, and our community to achieve educational, career, and wellness goals.
Counseling Team
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Name |
Role |
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Edward Ricco |
Lead Counselor (Class of 2025) |
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Mary Ames |
Class of 2028 Counselor |
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Kelli Skinner |
Class of 2027 Counselor |
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Lezli Real |
Class of 2026 Counselor |
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Leticia Diaz |
Transitions Counselor |
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Pileirol Retta |
EB/LEP Counselor |
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Jennifer Owens |
PECHS Counselor |
Specialized Support Staff
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Name |
Role |
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Leslie Diaz |
College Advisor (Advise Texas) |
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Rumalda Rivera |
College Now Coordinator |
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Imelda Umansor |
Financial Aid Advisor |
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Valerie Ramirez |
San Jacinto College Outreach Advisor |
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Maria Rivera |
Registrar |
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Marlene Varela |
Registrar Assistant |
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Marisol Barron |
Counselor Secretary |
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Vilma Garcia |
Counselor Secretary |
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Beatriz Garcia |
College Now Secretary |
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Beatriz Munoz |
PECHS Secretary |
How to Connect
Schedule a Meeting:
Email your assigned counselor to request a virtual, in-person, or phone session.
Contact by Class:
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Class of 2025: Mr. Ricco — ERicco@pasadenaisd.org
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Class of 2026: Mrs. Real — LReal@pasadenaisd.org
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Class of 2027: Mrs. Skinner — KSkinner@pasadenaisd.org
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Class of 2028: Ms. Ames — MAmes@pasadenaisd.org
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Special Programs: Ms. Owens (PECHS) — JOwens1@pasadenaisd.org
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Transitions: Contact your assigned counselor
Financial Aid Questions:
Imelda Umansor — Iumansor@pasadenaisd.org
College Planning & Advising:
Leslie Diaz (Advise Texas) — Lesliediazdeleon@tamu.edu
Services Available
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Individual and small-group counseling
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Career exploration and planning
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College application guidance
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Financial aid assistance
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Course selection and scheduling
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Credit recovery options
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Community resource referrals
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Phone: (713) 740-4028
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