Banning USD Friday Staff Feature: Rosalie Ramirez, College & Career Counselor

Meet Rosalie Ramirez, College & Career Counselor at Banning High School. Growing up she attended schools in both Coachella and Mexicali. She was a first generation/low-income college student and was a Gates Scholar from 2002-2009.  She loves advocating for special populations especially students and connecting people to others, resources and opportunities.  Outside of work she loves practicing martial arts Aikido and volunteering whenever she can.
 
She chose #BanningUSD after leaving a 12 year career in social work to work as a school counselor. In the short 2 months here she says that everyone has been so warm and welcoming. The kids call her, "Lady in the Library" because of where her office is located...little do they know that being in charge of a career center was her dream job in high school!  💚💚