John H Shary Elementary

Mrs. Lesly Pena, M.Ed, LPC-A Professional School Counselor
Grades: K,2,4,6 

Our JHS Comprehensive Counseling Program provides services for students in the form of classroom guidance lessons, individual counseling, small group counseling, responsive services, crisis intervention, academic planning, and system support. Our counseling curriculum program supports student academic, career,
and social/emotional growth and development.  

If you would like for your child to visit with a school counselor, please click on our online referral form here: or call us at 956-580-5282. 

School Counseling Program Vision Statement

The vision of the school counseling program at John H. Shary Elementary School aims to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic development of all its students in grades PK-6. In collaboration with parents and its community our students will be supported in developing their sense of self, while learning to respect the individual rights of others who may be different. Through rigorous academic experiences, support from technological resources, and equitable access to resources, all students will develop skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century. Our students will be prepared to lead in a global economy and face the challenges of a modern world with courage and confidence. 

School Counseling Program Mission Statement

Our school counseling program is aimed to inspire, educate and empower all students to reach their full potential and become leaders of the highest moral character by developing relationships through classroom guidance lessons, individual and small group counseling lessons.