Intermediate school can be a challenge in more
ways than one. Students enter middle school as
children and leave as young adults. Because of
you, our students have access to comprehensive
counselors who work with them in the areas of
social-emotional health, academics and college
readiness.
Through family, school and community partner-
ships, counselors are committed to creating a safe
and fun space where students thrive and feel con-
nected. Their goal is to help develop productive
citizens who are resilient, self-advocating and can
balance the demands and stressors of life.
Miraleste counselors: Karin Malinofsky
and Lisa Larson
Ridgecrest counselors: Jesse Straub
and Christina Sunada
PVIS counselors: Janine McKenna
and Mariano Sanz
Student Wellness
"During my daughter's years at
Miraleste, her counselor Lisa
Larson has carefully and suc-
cessfully helped her with both
academic and social issues.
This support did not end with the
shutting down of school during
the current COVID situation. She
has reached out to her person-
ally numerous times during this
very difficult and isolating time to
check on her stress level and help
her stay motivated to do well in
her online courses. I can't tell you
how much it means to me to have
a counselor like Lisa show true
interest in my daughter's welfare.
Her support is so appreciated."
- Crystal Roche,
Miraleste School Parent
Comprehensive Counselors
