•  Welcome to Casteel's Counseling Department 

    Casteel High School has received the Recognized American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model Program (RAMP) designation. The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling program. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, a framework for a data-informed school counseling program. Casteel High School is one of four programs that are currently designated in Arizona.

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    Counselors work with students, parents and staff to ensure student success at Casteel High. Counselors provide developmental and preventative support for students' life-long learning. Counselors will have contact with students throughout the year through a variety of lessons and presentations that are tailored to address academic, personal, social and post-high school interests. Students are assigned to counselors based on their last name and grade level.

     How to schedule an appointment with your Counselor:

    Students do not need an appointment to see their counselor before/after school or during their lunch, but keep in mind that counselors may already have appointments scheduled during those times. Parents and students may click here to email Stephanie Waaramaa, Counseling Secretary, to schedule an appointment with the appropriate counselor. Students should not come down during class time to make an appointment or to see a counselor, except in an emergency.

    Stephanie Waaramaa, Secretary to the Counseling Department

    (480) 424-8116

    Steph

     

Hope Williams- Social Worker

Social Worker
  • Mrs. Williams was born in Arizona and raised in New Mexico. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Arizona State University in 2017. She started her career in social work by working in child welfare for four years. In 2022, she obtained her Master of Social Work from Arizona State University, during which time she interned with a community mental health agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. Mrs. Williams is in her 2nd year at Casteel!

    Email: Hope Williams

Liz Glascom- JH Counselor A-Ki

Liz
  • Ms. Glascom was born and raised in Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication. She then attended Grand Canyon University and graduated with a Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling. Ms. Glascom worked in the Child Welfare system, with a focus on foster children, for 8 years before joining Casteel. This is Ms. Glascom's 5th year as a junior high counselor at Casteel. Ms. Glascom loves being a Casteel Colt!

    Email: Liz Glascom

Christy Cunico- JH Counselor KL-Z

Christy Cunico
  • Ms. Cunico was raised in New Mexico and received her Bachelors of Science in Family Studies and her Masters in Counseling at the University of New Mexico.  She has worked for 23 years as a school counselor.  She loves being a Colt and working at Casteel!

    Email: Christy Cunico

Hailey Tyler- HS Counselor A-DAV

Tyler
  • Mrs. Tyler was born and raised in Arizona.  She received her bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in Education with a Minor in Dance. In 2001,  Mrs. Tyler began her teaching career at Higley High School.  Over the last 21 years as a Knight, she has continued educating dancers as the dance director for 15 years and spiritline director for 11 years.  During her coaching career, she also coached the Mesa Community College cheer team for eight years. Mrs. Tyler recently received her Master’s Degree in School Counseling and is in her 2nd year at Casteel.   After many decades using her creativity in the classroom, she is excited to utilize it in providing for the Casteel students. Go Colt’s! 

    Email: Hailey Tyler

Sarah Marin-HS Counselor DAW-HOG

Pierson
  • This will be her first year at Casteel. 

    Email: 

Randee Clifford- HS Counselor HOH-MIK

Rachel
  • Ms. Clifford was born and raised in Arizona and attended Bradshaw Mountain High School. She obtained her Bachelors of Psychology with a Minor in Adolescents, Community and Education from the University of Arizona in 2017. She then continued her education at the University of Arizona and graduated with a Masters of Counseling with an emphasis in School Counseling in 2022. This is Ms. Clifford's 2nd year as a high school counselor. She previously worked at Desert View High School in Tucson. Ms. Clifford is excited to join the Casteel team!

    Email:

Carrie Shropshire- HS Counselor MIL-SCH

Carrie Shropshire
  • Mrs. Shropshire is in her 21st year as a School Counselor.  She was born and raised in Arizona and attended Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe.  She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Family Studies.  She then attended Arizona State University and graduated with a Masters of Counseling.  She worked for 5 years at Fees Middle School (now named Fees College Preparatory Middle School ) in Tempe and worked 7 years at Payne Jr. High School before becoming a Casteel Colt when the school first opened in 2015.

    Email: Carrie Shropshire

Robert Helwig- HS Counselor SCI-Z

Smith
  • This will be his first year at Casteel.

    Email: Mr. Helwig