TJMS Student Services Staff

Hello! I am excited to begin my ninth year in APS and my fourth here at Jefferson Middle School. As a former school counselor, minority achievement coordinator, and assistant principal, I am thrilled to use my experience in education to create a comprehensive school counseling program. I look forward to working with the student services team to ensure that we meet the needs of the whole child. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, going to the movies, and playing board games!

Hi! I am Jasmine Burton and I am so thrilled to be a part of the Thomas Jefferson family. I’ve completed my Bachelors in Exercise and Health Science at Kennesaw State University and my Masters and Education Specialist in School Counseling at Georgia State University, the real GSU. I love to travel, eat, music and college football, WAR EAGLE! Let’s have an awesome school year!

Hi there!  A proud graduate of the University of Oregon (GO DUCKS!!!) I began my career in education in my home state of Oregon as a media specialist before I moved to Virginia to attend The George Washington University to study school counseling, where I decided to stay and now am in my third decade as a school counselor in Arlington. I love having students drop by to see me to talk about whatever is on their mind! Don’t hesitate to seek me out for any help you may need. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, watching college sports and exploring the many historical sights in and around the DC area.

Hello! I am Stephanie Washington, and I am excited to be a part of the TJMS counseling team. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work at University of Alaska, Fairbanks and my M.Ed. in School Counseling at Lamar University. I have been an educator in different capacities for over two decades. I am eager to work with our students and families to assist with social emotional security and overall school success. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, traveling, and watching sports. This is going to be a great year!

Hello! I am Ana Rodriguez and a proud member of the Jefferson EL and Counseling Teams. I grew up in Northern Virginia, and Beni, Bolivia. I studied Sociology and International Relations at Virginia Commonwealth University, before earning my Masters in Education from George Washington University. Most of my career has been in the Education and Social Service fields. In my free time, I love to go for walks and paint with my daughter, cook with family, and spend time with friends.

Hi all! I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Jefferson Middle! I’ve been a middle school counselor in Fairfax County for over 25 years and am thrilled to learn all about Arlington and work with the amazing students here. I’m originally from Buffalo, NY (GO BILLS!) and attended Buffalo State College where I received my BA in Exceptional Education. I then moved to Arlington and taught in FCPS while I earned my M.Ed in School Counseling from The George Washington University. Since then, I’ve been a middle school counselor and I believe that it is the best job anyone can have in education! I’m very student-centered and enjoy advocating for all students. I’ve been married for 25 years and have a 14 year old who is a freshman at Wakefield HS, and a shi-poo dog named Opal.

It is my main goal to advocate for students and their families around: equitable access to resources, academic success, positive behavior, prosocial skills and positive relationship building, and overall mental health. I will endeavor to ensure that all students be provided an academic experience that meets each of their individual abilities and addresses their strengths as well as their unique learning abilities and needs. I am delighted to be your school psychologist this year and to work with students, teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and related service providers to provide each student with an amazing educational experience.

Hello! My name is, Takecia Taylor, as a new counselor at Thomas Jefferson I was welcomed with open arms. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/ Criminal Justice, as well as my M.Ed. in Community Counseling at Norfolk State University. I went on to work as both a juvenile probation officer and a qualified mental health counselor for 10 years. I then decided to further my education and began studying Substance Abuse Counseling. I am so excited to have the opportunity to join this team and work with children again to help provide an education to student and parents here at Thomas Jefferson. In my spare time I love to travel and NFL!

Hello! My name is Kizzy Dorh, and I am thrilled to join TJMS as your new school social worker. My role is to provide counseling to students, helping them navigate challenges and reach their full potential in school. I also work closely with families, connecting them to a wide range of resources available in Arlington County. I am looking forward to working together to ensure that each student has the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. Please feel free to reach out to me with any concerns or questions. Together, we can make this school year a positive and successful one for everyone.