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RBV Peer Counseling

What is a Peer Counselor?
· A RBV student who was chosen to be a Peer Counselor by the RBV staff. Peer Counselors are students who are committed to provide support and a sense of connectedness to all students on campus.

What do Peer Couselors do at RBV?
· One on one personal support to students who need to talk about anything from personal issues to academic to college questions.
· They conduct conflict mediation resolution for students.
· Peer Counselors meet with students who are struggling academically and teach positive study skill habits.
· Peer Counselors run small academic support groups for students.
· Peer Counselors give presentations to students about positive body image, peer pressure, bullying, and how to survive high school.
· They show new students around campus and help them feel at home at RBV.
· They work to promote a positive, caring, and cohesive atmosphere on campus.

How can I talk to a Peer Counselor?
· Students can fill out a “Request to see a Peer Counselor” slip and a Peer Counselor will call you out of class to talk.
· Peer Counselors are avaible every period.
· "Request to see Peer Counselor" slips are avaible in the Counseling Office.
· You can also tell your teacher you need to talk with a Peer Counselor.

Where are the Peer Counselors located?
· In the Counseling Office, and they are available every period.

How can I become a Peer Counselor?
· Talk with your counselor for more information.

Peer Counselors

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Aiyanna Thaxton

My name is Aiyana Thaxton and I am a senior. I was born in Washington but moved to California when I was five years old and I have gone to Rancho for all of high school. I am involved in several clubs on campus, including Art/D.A.D.A Club and Finance Club. I am excited for this semester and I have been accepted to my first choice school, Azusa Pacific University.

Anais Gutierrez

Hi I am Anais Gutierrez and I am a senior at Rancho Buena Vista. I love to run and I’m a member of track and field team at RBV. I also love to play soccer and volleyball outside of school. In my spare time, I enjoy blogging and reading. One of my favorite books is Memoirs of a Geisha. I also love to sing and dance. I am in the school's advanced show choir and involved in youth ministry and worship at Stonebrooke church. I hope to attend New York University to become a psychologist, then travel around the world and help out third world countries.

Braden Ashue

My name is Braden Ahsue. I'm a senior at Rancho Buena Vista and one of 10 Peer Counselors available. I enjoy long walks on the beach, driving slow on Sunday mornings, the occasional country song, and a nicely cooked rare steak. Simple and easy-going is all I really am and if you're alright with me I'm alright with you. I played football all my four years here and ran varsity track for three years. My favorite hobbies are cooking, extreme sports, working out, and playing guitar. The only things I dislike are intolerance and hatred. That's who I am in a nutshell really. I love life, I want to live to its fullest, and I value it for what it is. I'm a firm believer that just a little talk saves a lot of life. And that's all I want to be here for. I just want to be here as a peer counselor to help my peers with whatever they need and see them through their struggles to the end.

Bree Shaw

Hi! My name is Brianna Shaw and I am a Senior this year. I have been interested in counseling and psychology for a few years now, which is why I decided to become a peer counselor. When I am not doing homework, eating, or sleeping I love to go horse-back riding! I have been riding for almost ten years now and really enjoy it; I also run and played waterpolo through my Junior year. I really enjoy reading and listening to music; some of my favorite books are the Harry Potter Series, and I love Mumford and Sons. I traveled to Honduras last year during spring break and am doing so again this year. My favorite classes are English and History :)

Catarina Scarpetti

I am a senior here at RBV, and am excited to be a part of this program. I love to be around friends and family, going to relax on the beach, and reading books. I have a twin sister, a huge Italian family, and my first pet this year, our puppy LuLu. I hope to study Psychology in college and look into a career as a family or child psychologist, and can not wait to graduate!!!

Elise Bravo

My name is Elise Bravo and I’m a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School. I have 2 younger sisters, the oldest being 13 and the youngest just turned one. I live with my parents along with my two sisters and love spending time with them as much as I can. I have played soccer for 13 years playing for the Rancho Varsity team and for a club in Carlsbad. I enjoy spending time with my friends, going to the beach, and going on long road trips. Music is a very important aspect in my life and it is something I hold very close to me. I love playing video games, going on the computer, and photography. I plan on graduating high school and moving to San Francisco to pursue a career in Psychology.

Jaime West

Jamie West is a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School. I am on both the RBV cross country and track teams. My favorite activities are horseback riding and hiking. I enjoy being active and values my health. I aspire to become a nurse practitioner and I believe peer counseling will increase my self confidence and give me the skills needed to communicate effectively with patients. I hope to study nutrition in college and then proceed with getting my degree in nursing. I also hopes to one day travel to Sweden where I will meet my future husband.

Mikayla Zaitz

Hi my name is Mikayla. I’m a Senior, I’m a dancer, and am on the dance team Maroon Magic. I love the outdoors, animals and helping any way I can. Feel free to come talk to me anytime!

Steven Castro

Hi my name is Steven Castro and I'm a peer counselor at Rancho Buena Vista high school. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends or just going out and doing random things to have fun. I love to help others if they need anything and enjoy the feeling I get when I know I have made a good impact in someone’s life and have helped them out.

Wendy St. John

Throughout my life, I have always wanted to help people who are struggling with issues that they may not see in themselves. I love helping people because it not only gives them a chance at a better life, but leaves me with a feeling that I helped someone through a rough patch of their life. I am a truly dedicated person who holds a lot of empathy and care for the people around me. I can only hope that I can make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling with issues held deep inside. Working with my peers is something I truly enjoy and want to continue for years to come.