Biography
I am Ma. Zerlina De Lara, a School Counselor in Dishchii’bikoh Community School in Cibecue,
Arizona. I was born and raised in the Philippines, an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and people with welcoming and genuine smiles.
My journey as a school counselor began when I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
then became a part-time tutor while pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology. I
realized my passion for counseling when I started working as a college counselor in 2003. This led me to shift and finish a Master’s Degree in School Counseling, become a licensed guidance counselor in 2012, and obtain units in PhD Clinical Psychology. Currently, I am pursuing Education Specialist in School Psychology to learn more about psychoeducational assessment and hopefully become a certified school psychologist in the future.