Jennifer Santoyo

Accomplished School Counselor with a proven track record at Richardson ISD, enhancing student well-being through crisis intervention and individual counseling. Expert in mediation and empathy development, I significantly improved student support systems and parent-teacher collaboration.

Skilled in both emotional support and academic assistance, ensuring a safe, supportive educational environment. Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.

Oliver, my Golden Retriever, is a part of my school community where he accompanies me to school every 'Waggy Wednesday'.  Wednesdays are everyone's favorite day of the week- teachers, staff, and students.  Research shows that the presence of a pet therapy animal can help a person control anxiety, regulate emotional arousals, and improve mood.  Petting an animal promotes the release of hormones, such as serotonin and oxytocin that play a role in elevating moods.  Using a therapy dog in the school settings creates a nonjudmental form of interaction that can motivate and encourage students.  This can break communication barriers as well as create connections with students which can lead to heightened academic performances and better management of emotions, like stress, anger, and anxiety.