For Immediate Release
12/15/2023
Mission CISD counselors and campuses earn CREST
Award for excellence in counseling programs
MISSION, TEXAS (Dec. 15, 2023) - The Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Department of Guidance and Counseling announces the recognition of exemplary counselors and campuses with the Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) Award for their outstanding Counseling Programs in the 2023-2024 school year. These distinguished honorees will be formally presented with their awards during a special ceremony scheduled for February 4th, 2023, in San Antonio, TX.
The following Elementary Campuses and Counselors have been honored with the CREST Award:
- Alton Elementary - Beatriz Garza
- Cavazos Elementary - Melissa Anzaldua
- Cantu Elementary - Ana Garcia
- Escobar/Rios Elementary - Valerie Uresti-Rojas
- Midkiff Elementary - Kimberly Langley and Annabel Uribe
- Mims Elementary - Paula Rubio and Ana Zuniga Garza
- O'Grady Elementary - Monica Gomez
- Waitz Elementary - Cristina Garcia
Additionally, Secondary Campuses recognized for their exceptional counseling programs are:
- Mission High School
- Veterans High School
Mission CISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Carol G. Perez, emphasized the significance of this award, stating, “The CREST Award not only recognizes the dedication and hard work of our counselors and campuses but also encourages the continuous improvement of counseling programs. It is a testament to their unwavering efforts and the positive impact they have on our students' lives.”
The CREST Award, an acronym for Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas, serves as a benchmark for counseling programs' continuous improvement. It provides an avenue for schools to demonstrate effective communication, commitment to obtaining results, and implementation of the Texas and National models for school counseling programs.
The CREST evaluation process encompasses five key categories:
- Introduction to the School and the Role of the Professional School Counselor
- Program Implementation Cycle
- Foundational Components
- Four Service Delivery Components
- Program Curriculum
"I am incredibly proud and thankful for the dedication and passion exhibited by our counselors. Working through the rigorous evaluation criteria and showcasing the effectiveness of our programs required a collective effort, and their resilience reflects the high standards of excellence we uphold in supporting the academic and personal growth of every student at Mission CISD. Our goal for next year is to have all MCISD schools receive this distinguished award,” says Jesse Trevino, Guidance Counseling Director.
The Mission CISD Department of Guidance and Counseling congratulates all the deserving recipients of the CREST Award. For more information, please visit: http://tsca.txca.org/crest.php
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