Mission Statement
The United Independent School District Guidance and Counseling department’s mission is to implement a comprehensive school counseling program to promote student success through academic achievement, promote prevention and intervention activities to provide a safe and nurturing environment, provide social/emotional and career development and increase student’s admittance and success in institutions of higher learning.
Salvador Garcia Middle School Counseling Department
Ms. Alicia Galarza
6th Grade & 7th Grade (A – L)
Email: agalarza@uisd.net
Extension: (956) 473-5013
Mrs. Shulamis Morales
7th Grade (M – Z) & 8th Grade
Email: shulamis.morales@uisd.net
Extension: (956) 473-5085
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Mrs. Melissa H. Mendoza
Email: mherre02@uisd.net
Extension: (956) 473-5327
Positive Behavior Facilitator
Mr. Juan Peñaloza
(Mondays at SGMS)
Email: juan.penaloza@uisd.net
Extension: (956) 473-6460 / (956) 473-5084
Gang Intervention Facilitator
Ms. Briana Saenz
(Wednesdays at SGMS)
Email: briana.saenz@uisd.net
Extension: (956) 473-6460 / (956) 473-5084
Counselors’ Pages & Resources