Counselor,
Last names A ‐ CHAS
Office Location: Downstairs F Gallery
Secretary: Tammi Biggs
Phone: 210-619-4019
Welcome to the Steele Counselor's Corner
Mission Statement: At Byron P. Steele High School, the counselors are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment that promotes student growth and addresses individual needs. We strive to empower every student to achieve personal, academic, and career success by encouraging individualization and designing intentional plans that uphold high standards. Through advocacy, guidance, and collaboration, we ensure that all students are equipped with the tools and confidence needed to reach their goals and thrive in their future endeavors.
💚 Congratulations on receiving a CREST Award for Counseling Excellence!
Proud to be an A rated campus.
Thank you to our students, staff, families & community for making excellence A tradition!
2026-2027 Course Registration Information
Ms. Leslie McClellan
Ms. Rubi Sanchez
LEAD COUNSELOR
Last names J. GARCIA - HER
Office Location: Downstairs Q Gallery
Secretary: Gina Van Der Velden
Phone: 210-619-4078
Mrs. Jared Berlanga
Counselor
Last names MAT - POL
Office Location: Upstairs G Gallery
Secretary: Brian Johnson
Phone: 210-619-4088
Mrs. Veronica Perez
Counselor
Last names SPE - Z
Office Location: Upstairs F Gallery
Secretary: Angelina Watkins
Phone: 210-619-4011
Mrs. Melissa Rountree
College, Career and Military Readiness Advisor
Office Location: Q251
210-619-4065 | Make an Appointment
Ms. Raquel Rodriguez
Social Worker
Office Location: Upstairs F Gallery
210-619-4053 | Make an Appointment
Ms. Michelle Garcia
Counselor,
Last names CHAV - I. GARCIA
Office Location: Upstairs Q Gallery
Secretary: Gina Van Der Velden
Phone: 210-619-4078
Mrs. Olivia Cardenas
Counselor
Last names HES - MAS
Office Location: Upstairs Q Gallery
Secretary: Gina Van Der Velden
Phone: 210-619-4078
Mrs. Heather Morgan
Counselor
Last names POM - SPA
Office Location: Downstairs G Gallery
Secretary: Donita Dugar
Phone: 210-619-4031
Mrs. Dana Dever
Testing Coordinator
Office Location: F144
210-619-4009
Program Components
Our guidance and counseling program is a comprehensive developmental program addressing the whole child to maximize achievement, social and emotional development, and post-secondary college and career readiness.