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Hillsboro School Counseling


Vision: The vision of the Hillsboro School counseling team is to assist all students in becoming intellectual, responsible, and ethical individuals who are prepared to meet the challenges and responsibilities of life. 

Mission: The mission of the Hillsboro School counseling team is to inspire students to strive for excellence through academic, career, and social/emotional developmentStudents are provided with opportunities to gain an understanding of themselves and others, in preparation for success as college and career-ready individuals who are responsible citizens and treat others with kindness. 

Mindsets: Our counseling team believes: 

  • The school counseling program is a critical component of the education process which enhances student academic, career, and social/emotional outcomes. 

  •  Effective school counseling is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students, families, teachers, administrators, other school staff, and education stakeholders.  

  • All students can be successful learners with collective support and efforts between family, school, and community members. 

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To Schedule a Meeting:

Your school counselors look forward to another great year at Hillsboro School. We are here to support your child. Our services may include one-on-one sessions, small group, and whole-class instruction. We are here to help any way we can by supporting the "whole child." Please know your child's social, emotional, academic and behavioral growth are our focus. 

Please reach out by email or fill out our Google form to make a request.

K-5 Counselor
Hollie Baradit
K-5 Google Form

6-8 Counselor
Tara Herbert 
6-8 Google Form

Services Provided

HEMS Counselors Offer:

  • Individual counseling 
  • Group counseling 
  • Classroom lessons 
  • Peer Mediation  
  • Collaboration with Teachers 
  • Social-Emotional Integrated learning 
  • 504 Coordination 
  • Character Education Learning