Welcome to the Counseling/SEL Page!

UME Preparatory counselors and social emotional learning specialists provide the opportunity for equitable, comprehensive, and developmentally aligned support to all students empowering them with the skills and opportunities necessary to thrive spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. 

Our counseling team encourages social, emotional, and academic growth in the framework of the components of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program and CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning). 

We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to your scholar’s social and emotional development. Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions or concerns.

With gratitude, 

Heiddi Alcantara, Dallas High School SEL Specialist 

[email protected], 214-445-6243 ext. 1111

Prissy Albero, Dallas Junior High Counselor 

prissy.albero@umeprep.org, 214-545-0916 ext. 5202

Vickie Holmes, Elementary Counselor (Dallas, Duncanville, and Mansfield) 

[email protected]