The Guidance & Counseling Department at Navarro Early College High School supports student wellness, academic success, and postsecondary readiness. Our counselors work closely with students and families to provide guidance, advocacy, and support throughout the high school experience.
Professional School Counselors at Navarro provide a comprehensive developmental guidance program designed to meet the academic, personal, social, and career needs of all students.
What We Do
We are committed to ensuring that students and families feel supported throughout their time at Navarro. If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to a member of our counseling team.
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Our Counselors
Giovanna Basmagi
Counselor for the Class of 2030
Angelikah Ordner
Counselor for the Class of 2028
Lisa Ranson
Counselor for the Class of 2027
Cyntia Rodriguez
Lead Counselor for the Class of 2029
Ms. Basmagi (BAHS-mah-ghee) is the newest member of the Navarro counseling team, supporting students in the Class of 2030. She brings a strong background in education and mental health, having previously served as a school counselor at Somerset Academy in San Antonio, TX. Her career in K–12 education began as a middle school counselor at Doral Academy Preparatory School in Doral, Florida. Beyond the school setting, she has also worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the post-secondary level and at a community health clinic in the Miami-Dade area.
Giovanna earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University.
Ms. Ordner serves as the counselor for the Class of 2028. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, along with dual master’s degrees in School Counseling and Special Education.
She began her educational career as a special education teacher in Gregory-Portland ISD and later served in Corpus Christi ISD until 2013. After relocating to the Austin area, she continued teaching in Round Rock ISD before joining Austin ISD in 2016. Since then, she has served as both a middle school counselor and the lead counselor at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
Ms. Ordner is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to Navarro as she guides the Class of 2028 toward a successful path to graduation.
Ms. Ranson is entering her 17th year in education and her 3rd year as a secondary school counselor. A proud native Texan, she earned her degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce and began her journey in education in 2007, first as a school bus driver and later as a substitute teacher. She found her passion for teaching English to non-native speakers during her first classroom role with Garland ISD. Prior to joining Navarro, she served as an ARD facilitator and middle school counselor in Elgin ISD.
Outside of work, Ms. Ranson enjoys spending time with her family, her four beloved dogs, and three fire-bellied toads. In her free time, she can often be found gardening or working on creative projects.
Mrs. Rodriguez serves as the Lead Counselor at Navarro Early College High School, where she supports the NECHS cohort counselors in managing their student caseloads. In addition to her leadership duties, she also serves as the GT Coordinator, CST Chair, Viking Gold Facilitator, and 8th Grade Transition Coordinator, while providing direct support to ECHS and P-TECH students.
Cyntia began her career in education in 1994 as a Special Education teacher in Killeen ISD. As a former military spouse, she has served in various counseling roles across South Florida, Northern Virginia, and Texas, working with students from elementary through high school. She joined Navarro ECHS in 2017 as the 9th Grade Counselor and was named Lead Counselor in 2022.
