Counseling

International Newcomer Academy

School Counseling Program

Vision Statement:

“To foster a thriving and inclusive learning community, our comprehensive school counseling program envisions empowering newcomer students to discover their unique potential, embrace diversity, and cultivate the skills necessary for academic success, personal growth, and lifelong well-being.”

Mission Statement:

“Our mission is to provide both proactive and responsive guidance in a manner that newcomer students can understand, using school personnel and technology resources to ensure that the language used is in the student’s native language when necessary. Through personalized counseling, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative partnerships with educators and families, we aim to cultivate a safe, nurturing environment where students can overcome challenges, set meaningful goals, and build the resilience necessary for a successful future."

High School Counselor

Yvette Rea-9^th Grade Counselor

Yvette.rea@fwisd.org

I am so excited to be an International Newcomer Academy Dragon!
I am from Fort Worth, Texas and a product of FWISD schools. In 1998 I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and teaching credentials from University of Texas at Arlington. I taught 7th and 8th grade science at Rosemont Middle School for 8 years. In 2008 I received a Master of Education in School Counseling from Texas Christian University. I have been a school counselor at Riverside Middle School, Polytechnic High School, Wedgwood Middle School, M. H. Moore Elementary and World Languages Institute. I look forward to continuing my service to the FWISD community.
 

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Middle School Counselor

Nicole Alexander-6-8th Grade Counselor

nicole.alexander@fwisd.org

I am excited to start my second year as a Middle School Counselor as an INA Dragon. I recently graduated from Tarleton State University with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health and look forward to working alongside students and families to assist in a brighter tomorrow. I have 16 years of teaching experience including Pre-K, Middle School and High School. I have taught in many schools in and around the DFW area, and I am excited to be back in FWISD. 

Adriana Martinez - Intervention Specialist

adriana.martinez@fwisd.org

Hi Dragons! I’m thrilled to be in my second year as the Intervention Specialist at INA. Before joining INA, I spent two years at World Languages Institute in Fort Worth and six years in Crowley ISD, where I had the opportunity to support a wide range of student needs and grow as a social worker. I’m a proud FWISD product and Tarleton State University alum. I am passionate about building strong relationships and collaborating with our amazing counselors and the INA team to ensure every student feels supported and has the opportunity to succeed.