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Jason Brookes

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My name is Jason Brookes and this is my 14th year as a school counselor, my 5th at Sullivan High School and my 1st as the School Counselor Team Leader. I was born in the Bronx, NY and lived much of my life in upstate New York. I have a very strong passion to help students and truly feel like being a school counselor is the best job in the world. I became a school counselor because I had a lot of struggles growing up, specifically in high school, and I wanted to be the support for students I never had. I also had very little postsecondary advising help in high school and I want to help students find their pathway at the most affordable cost to them and their families. Sullivan HS is an incredible school with a ton of potential to continue growing and I'm excited for the future!

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Dylan Timmeney

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I started my career at Sullivan in November 2021 as a temporary counselor, and I am ecstatic to be here permanently. I graduated with my Master’s of Education in School Counseling from DePaul University in 2021, and received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa. When I graduated from high school, I wasn’t sure what path I wanted to take, but knew I wanted to work in a field that has the opportunity to help others and have influence on systemic change. My siblings were in the process of their postsecondary planning, and I spent a lot of time talking to them about different options for their future. This experience influenced my interest in becoming a school counselor. I met with my former counselor from high school to discuss her journey, and the rest was history! I am passionate about equity and giving students all of their options to make informed decisions about their future.

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Mayra Leyva

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Educational Background:
Northwestern University B.A Spanish and Art Theory & Practice

Loyola University M.A. Spanish Language and Literature

Northeastern Illinois University M.A School Counseling

Spanish Speaking/Hablo español

I am the proud daughter of immigrant parents. I am a first-generation college graduate from upstate New York. I moved to the Chicagoland area for college and loved it here so much I decided to make it home. I worked in the same program GEAR UP Chicago since college graduation allowing me 15 years worth of experience in postsecondary advising. Now, as a second year school counselor, I bring that experience in how I work with students in reaching their postsecondary goals. From my personal and professional experience, I value the collaboration between parents, teachers and counselors. It does take a village to help students reach their "happily ever after." At Sullivan, I feel a part of a team that works together to make certain all students receive personalized support.

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How Sullivan Counselors Assist Students

Successfully navigating the high school process while helping to prepare them for post-secondary options

Acting as liaison to all academic departments, school services, and the community

Academic advising, career and post-secondary guidance and personal/social support

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Counseling Department Services

  • Academic planning
  • College/Career planning
  • Assistance with social-emotional concerns
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Classroom presentations

Additional Counselor Service Areas

  • Goal-setting
  • Credit recovery
  • Tutoring information
  • Study skills information
  • Stress management information
  • Standardized Test Information (SAT, PSAT, etc.)
  • Suicide prevention/intervention
  • Alcohol/drug abuse intervention
  • Crisis counseling
  • College Fair planning/coordination
  • Seminars/workshops
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FAFSA Walkthrough Video

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Counseling Mission Statement

The Sullivan High School Counseling Department fosters an environment to maximize the potential of each student through an accessible, responsive, equitable, and empathic approach. We take pride in the collaborative way in which we problem solve with all stakeholders to the benefit of our students, seeking to simultaneously advocate for and challenge them to meet and overcome obstacles, take risks, and develop the resiliency to succeed within and beyond the walls of Sullivan High School. The counseling team is committed to preparing lifelong learners to be empathetic and innovative thinkers who serve the global community in pursuit of equity and justice.

Resources

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