What is your name
Alyssa Rowe
What subject(s) do you teach?
School Counselor for Last Names Cos-Han
What college did you attend?
UC Davis for Undergraduate, Brandman University for Graduate School
Where did you go to high school?
North Salinas High School
Where were you born?
Salinas, CA
How many years have you been in education?
6
What are your pet peeves?
One of my pet peeves is when people don’t use their turn signal.
Who is your hero and why?
My heroes are my grandma and grandpa because they raised me and always provided me with love and support.
What is your current favorite song/genre?
My favorite music genre is Country.
Who was your most influential teacher and why?
N/A
What is your favorite meal?
My go-to meal is Olive Garden’s endless soup and salad. Chicken and Gnocci is my favorite!
What is your gas station order?
N/A
The ideal vacation is…
My ideal vacation would be for my husband and I to visit each of the Hawaiian Islands.
A student needs…
I believe that every student deserves to have at least one adult who believes in them, and I strive to be that person—someone who offers consistent support, encouragement, and a safe space to grow.
A teacher is…
I’m not a teacher, but I can answer what a counselor is. A counselor is someone who is passionate about helping students discover their full potential and develop the confidence they need to succeed. A counselor supports students with their academic development, college and career readiness, and social-emotional well being.