The Guidance & Counseling team offers services designed to increase student wellness, improve academic performance, and increase participation in postsecondary education.
Professional School Counselors are available at Navarro to provide a Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program and services for all students in the areas of:
- Guidance Curriculum: In an effort to help students develop competence in essential life skills
- Responsive Services: Provide intervention for immediate personal/social/emotional concerns
- Individual Planning: Provide guidance to help students plan, monitor, and manage their personal, educational and career goals, and facilitate transition activities for post-secondary education and/or training
- System Support: Campus support staff, parents, and community; to promote the educational, career, personal, and social development of students, as well as the Developmental Guidance Program
We want you and your family to have a memorable experience at Navarro Early College High School. Therefore, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our counselors.
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The Guidance & Counseling Team
Mrs. Victoria Carreon
Counselor – Class of 2026
Phone: (512) 414-2514 ext. 35001
Email: victoria.carreon@austinisd.org
This is Mrs. Carreon’s second year at Navarro High School. Before joining Navarro, she worked as an academic coach at Texas State University and spent four years teaching English and Social Studies. With additional experience in coaching, Mrs. Carreon holds a degree in Communications from Texas State University.
She is excited to support the Class of 2026 on their journey to graduation!
Ms. Angelikah Ordner
Counselor – Class of 2025
Phone: (512) 414-2514 ext. 54385
Email: angelikah.ordner@austinisd.org
Ms. Ordner is the newest counselor at Navarro, focusing on supporting all students in the class of 2025. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, as well as two 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 worked in Corpus Christi ISD until 2013. Ms. Ordner then moved to the Austin area, where she taught special education in Round Rock ISD before joining Austin ISD in 2016. She has previously served as a middle school counselor and later as the lead counselor at Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy.
Ms. Ordner is eager to share her expertise with her students and guide the class of 2025 on their path to graduation!
Ms. Lisa Ranson
Counselor – Class of 2027
Phone: (512) 414-2514 ext. 72810
Email: lisa.ranson@austinisd.org
Ms. Ranson is entering her 17th year in education and her 3rd year as a secondary counselor. A proud native Texan, she earned her degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce and began her career in education in 2007 as a school bus driver and later a substitute teacher. Her first teaching position was with Garland ISD, where she discovered her passion for teaching English to non-native speakers. Before joining Navarro, she worked as an ARD facilitator and middle school counselor in Elgin ISD.
Outside of work, Ms. Ranson enjoys spending time with her family, her four dogs, and her three fire-bellied toads. In her free time, she can often be found gardening or working on creative projects.
Ms. Dena Rehal
Counselor – Class of 2028
Phone: (512) 414-2514 ext. 72094
Email: dena.rehal@austinisd.org
Ms. Rehal is a proud Texan, having lived in the state for most of her life after moving from her birthplace in Canada. A graduate of the University of Houston, she began her teaching career in Houston ISD and spent 15 years in secondary education and leadership. With a passion for English literature and linguistics, she has devoted much of her career to supporting Newcomers and English language learners.
Outside of work, Ms. Rehal enjoys learning new things, watching animal videos, reading non-fiction, savoring good coffee and food, and spending time in quiet reflection. She has one daughter attending St. Edward’s University, and together they adore their two cats, who provide endless love and entertainment.
Mrs. Cyntia Rodriguez
Lead Counselor – ECHS & P-Tech
Phone: (512) 414-2514 ext. 70946
Email: cyntia.rodriguez@austinisd.org
Mrs. Rodriguez serves as the Lead Counselor at Navarro Early College High School, where she primarily supports the NECHS Cohort Counselors with their student caseloads. In addition to her leadership role, she also serves as the GT Coordinator, CST Chair, Viking Gold Facilitator, and 8th Grade Transition Coordinator, while supporting the ECHS & P-Tech students.
Cyntia began her career as a Special Education teacher in Killeen ISD in 1994. As a former military spouse, she has worked across South Florida, Northern Virginia, and Texas, serving as a school counselor from elementary to high school. She joined Navarro ECHS in 2017, initially as the 9th Grade Counselor, and became Lead Counselor in 2022.
Mrs. Alyssa Vega-Ramirez
College & Career Advisor
Phone: (512) 414-2514 ext. 71015
Email: alyssa.vega@austinisd.org
Mrs. Vega-Ramirez serves as our College & Career Advisor, playing an essential role in preparing all of our Vikings to be college, career, military, and life-ready. A proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Alyssa began her career in education right here at Navarro. Before stepping into her current role, she spent over seven years as an English teacher.