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At Rancho Solano Preparatory School, every student’s wellbeing is a priority. Our counselors support physical, emotional, and social growth, helping students navigate challenges with care and confidence. In a safe, nurturing community, children are empowered to build resilience, healthy habits, and a strong sense of belonging while growing curiosity and confidence.
From Pre-K through Grade 12, our counselors support every student’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Through tailored guidance and close collaboration with families and staff, we help students build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging in a safe, nurturing environment.
At our Preschool in Arizona, we prioritize social and emotional learning, helping children develop essential skills to navigate challenges and remove barriers to learning.Through whole-class lessons, small groups, and individual support, students explore topics like self-confidence, decision-making, managing emotions, conflict resolution, peer relationships, communication, and goal-setting. Counselors work closely with staff, families, and the community to provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program that supports every child’s growth.
Our Middle and High School counselors guide students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, helping them navigate challenges while making positive choices. Students receive support in individual, group, and classroom settings, building skills in resilience, relationships, and self-awareness.Counselors serve as trusted advocates, working with families, staff, and the community to remove barriers, provide academic support, and offer resources for additional guidance. They foster a safe, inclusive environment, promote healthy social-emotional development, support crisis management, and help students prepare for state and national assessments.
Our School Guidance Program focuses on three key areas - academic achievement, personal and social growth, and career exploration.Our dedicated School Guidance Counselors support students in multiple ways, including:
Student advocacy
Our counselors advocate for every student by understanding individual strengths, challenges, and goals, ensuring students feel heard, supported, and empowered while collaborating with faculty and families to promote academic and personal success.
Individual, group, and crisis counseling
As one of the best private schools in Arizona, counselors provide individual, small-group, and crisis counseling to support students’ emotional, social, and academic well-being, helping them develop resilience, coping strategies, and healthy decision-making skills
Connections to community resources
When additional support is needed, counselors connect students and families with trusted community professionals and external resources to ensure comprehensive care beyond the school environment.
Liaison support
Serving as a key link between teachers, administrators, students, and parents, counselors facilitate open communication, alignment, and collaboration to support student progress and well-being.
Academic support
Counselors guide students toward appropriate academic resources, including tutoring options and study strategies, helping them build effective habits and achieve their full academic potential.
Transition assistance
Counselors support new students as they transition into Rancho Solano, assisting with academic placement, social adjustment, and orientation to ensure a smooth and welcoming start.
Ms. Jill Babcock
Lower School Counselor
Ms. Elizabeth Strimbu
Middle School Counselor
Ms. Laura Lorenz
High School Counselor
Ms. Babcock is an elementary school counselor with over fifteen years of educational experience. She loves being part of the Rancho community. Ms. Babcock earned a BS in Elementary Education with endorsements in math, science, and French from Western Michigan University. In May 2006, she earned an MA in School and Clinical Counseling from Oakland University. Before working at Rancho Solano, she was an award-winning elementary school teacher and also worked as a family and child clinician in the mental health field.
Ms. Strimbu joined Rancho Solano in 2022 with over 13 years of experience in K-12 education as a school counselor, prevention specialist, and behavior interventionist. Ms. Strimbu earned a BS in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University an M.Ed. from Bowling Green State University. Ms. Strimbu is trained in crisis counseling, motivational interviewing, and prevention education.
Ms. Laura Lorenz brings a wealth of experience and deep cultural insight to her work in mental health and education. She has served as a trauma therapist for the Navajo Nation and Indian Health Services in Flagstaff, Arizona, and as a Native American counselor for the Yavapai Nation. A proud Chahta (Choctaw) woman, Laura remains actively engaged with Native American communities and is a strong advocate for culturally grounded approaches to healing.
At Rancho Solano, trust is at the heart of our relationships with students. Our counselors and nurses provide a safe space where students can share openly, knowing their privacy is respected.Confidentiality is only set aside when a student may be at risk of harming themselves or others, or if they are being harmed. In such cases, our staff may collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure the student’s safety and support, always focusing on their wellbeing and growth.
Amber Delaney – Middle/High School Nurse Tel: 480.646.8244 | Fax: 602.788.8041Laura Lorenz – High School Counselor Tel: 480.646.8291Elizabeth Strimbu – Middle School Counselor Tel: 480.646.8241
Kim Kaplan – Lower School Nurse Tel: 602.996.7002 ext. 103 | Fax: 602.494.3815Jill Babcock, MA – Lower School Counselor Tel: 602.996.7002
Join our inclusive community at Rancho Solano Preparatory School, where every student is seen, heard, and valued.
RSPS Ventura Campus looks forward to International Day on Thursday, April 23!
