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Mrs. Taylor Newton, school counselor

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Mrs. Taylor Newton

I'm in my third year with Twin Rivers and my fifth year as a school counselor. I've worked with students from preschool all the way through doctoral programs, in rural and city schools.

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My path

  • Southern California nativeEight years in Orange County and two in Big Bear Lake before moving to Sacramento with my husband.
  • Concordia University IrvineStarted my career as a counselor in higher education.
  • Village of Hope, Orange County Rescue MissionLed small-group counseling for K-8 students in a transitional housing program.
  • Foothill Ranch Middle SchoolSchool counselor for Twin Rivers Unified.

Education

  • M.A. Education, School Counseling + PPS CredentialAlliant International University
  • M.A. PsychologyThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Research on social-emotional learning in K-12.
  • B.A. EnglishConcordia University Irvine

Certifications and memberships

  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • ASCA
  • CASC
  • PPS Credential

What I believe

Every student can succeed

With the right support, every student can grow.

School should feel safe

Everyone deserves a safe and caring place to learn.

Prevention first

A good program helps before problems grow, uses data, and meets each student's needs.

I advocate for all students

I follow the ASCA ethical standards for school counselors.

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