Counselor Spotlight

Author: Karibel Bolanos & Kaylie Miranda

A spotlight of the Hayward Twin Oaks front counseling team.

Ms. Tylor

Tylor Davis is an education specialist who helps students with their academics and supports teachers so they can help students. She really likes her job, and her favorite part is that every day is different and she never knows what to expect. Her least favorite part is when students are having a bad day and have an attitude. The craziest thing she has experienced was when a student rode his dirt bike through the halls on the last day of school. She is really into Legos, loves being outside, and enjoys going to the beach, and one of her talents is connecting with people.

Mr. Ruel

Ruel Brucal pulls students out of class to help them with assignments and projects. He really likes his job, and his favorite part is seeing his students learn. His least favorite part is when students are behind on their assignments. The craziest thing he has experienced as a teacher is people thinking he is a middle school student. Some of his interests include playing basketball, eating, and watching Netflix. And one of his talents is singing.

Ms. Deb 

Deb Eskie is a special education coordinator who really likes her job. Her favorite part is getting to know her students and feeling like she is doing something that matters and is important. Her least favorite part of her job is all the paperwork. The craziest things she has experienced are breaking up fights and dealing with students when they are not being their best selves. One of her interests is watching horror movies, and some of her talents include being a good fiction and poetry writer. She also likes to sing and do art.

Ms. Giselle

Giselle Gonzalez is a Para educator who works in the learning center and helps students who need extra support. She goes into different classes to help students when needed. She really likes her job, and her favorite part is helping students learn and understand topics they may not get at first. Her least favorite part of her job is lunch duty. The craziest thing she has experienced is when students jump the fence to get a ball. Some of her interests include baking, walking, and scrolling on TikTok, and one of her talents is baking.