 | | I can be reached at deborah.malaga@spps.org or 651-793-4716. For appointments: 651-793-4756 |
I am the new counselor for the Academy of Fine Arts. My role as a licensed school counselor is to support students, families, and teachers with the ultimate goal always centered around student academic success.
 I was born in Lima, Peru and raised in Minnesota. I have lived in
Ohio, Washington, DC, Arizona, Florida, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. I
love theatre, independent films, studying languages, the outdoors, and
all forms performing and visual art.
Licensed school counselors work with students and families in three areas:
- academic planning
- college and career planning
- personal and emotional support
- School counselor for Minneapolis Public Schools (9th-12th)
- Academic advisor at the University of Minnesota with the TRiO Program (former General College)
- College advisor at a college center in a Washington, DC high school
Bachelor's Degree: Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Master's Degree: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Spanish Language: Universidad Internacional, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Licensure: School Counseling, K-12, MN Department of Education
Languages:
- English and Spanish (fluent)
- American Sign Language and Portuguese (intermediate)
- Somali (beginner)
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