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Learners at Instituto Thomas Jefferson Santa Mónica grow within a community where inclusivity, care, and wellbeing guide every step of their journey. While building foundational academic skills, they explore their emotions, nurture friendships, and navigate challenges with confidence. Through gentle support, reflection, and collaboration with teachers and families, students develop resilience, empathy, and a strong sense of belonging, flourishing in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment.
At our international school in Mexico State, students engage in programs that strengthen emotional growth and foster positive relationships. Initiatives such as the KiVa anti-bullying program cultivate empathy, respect, and inclusion, while personalized sessions help students understand their emotions, solve problems, and build resilience. Together, these experiences create a safe, supportive environment where every child feels valued, confident, and empowered.
Students access welcoming spaces for 1:1 or small-group guidance, where learning support assistants and psychologists provide personalized support. Sessions help students strengthen focus, self-regulation, teamwork, and social skills, with strategies adapted to each child’s needs. Close collaboration with teachers ensures every student feels supported, confident, and empowered to thrive socially and emotionally.
Learners at ITJ Santa Mónica are supported by a dedicated school psychologist at every stage, guiding them through social-emotional growth and resilience. Through close collaboration with students, families, and teachers - using observations, assessments, therapy, and tailored interventions - every child feels valued, understood, and empowered in a safe and nurturing environment.
At our IPC school, students receive tailored support, small-group guidance, and targeted interventions that nurture confidence, inclusion, and emotional growth, ensuring every learner feels valued and empowered.
Students’ needs are identified through classroom observations, family interviews, and psychometric tests. Strengths, challenges, and areas for support are documented in detailed reports, created collaboratively with specialists to ensure every learner receives the help they need.
Learners at our private school in Mexico State follow personalized plans co-designed with teachers, parents, and school leaders, setting goals, using strategies like visual aids or extra time, and receiving socioemotional support to build confidence, motivation, and social skills.
Children benefit from tailored interventions in and out of the classroom. Materials, technology, and teaching approaches are adapted, while inclusion strategies, peer support, and individual counselling help students develop skills, manage challenges, and feel empowered.
Students thrive through collaboration between school and home. Teachers receive guidance on inclusive strategies, parents are supported in reinforcing skills, and ongoing communication ensures every student receives consistent care and encouragement to reach their potential.
Learners' progress is closely monitored, and support plans are regularly reviewed. Reports and feedback sessions with parents and teachers ensure that strategies are updated, keeping learners supported, confident, and ready to grow every step of the way.
Explore how ITJ Santa Mónica’s dedicated school psychologists support learners at every stage, providing personalized guidance that nurtures emotional wellbeing, resilience, and confidence in a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment.
Lety Lerma
Head of Well-Being
Mónica Díaz
Pink & Blue Psychologist
Mariana Ibarzábal
Thomasito Psychologist
Brenda Villalpando
Lower Primary Psychologist
Stephanie Barba
Upper Primary Psychologist
Paola Valerio
Middle School Psychologist
Yazmin Ponce
High School Psychologist
I'm Leticia Lerma, Psychologist and designated leader of safeguarding, specialized in psychopedagogy, with multiple specialties in adolescence, addictions, emotional intelligence, among others, is the basis that has allowed me to work at all educational levels. My specialty in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), allows me to accompany my students and families with the firm commitment to supporting their socio-emotional well-being.Hand in hand with my master's degree in educational sciences, I work in close collaboration with teachers, on the special needs of each student, integrating interventions according to needs.My ITJ experience with 15 years of experience also allows me to have a global approach to our school community and its changes. My passion and vocation is to achieve the maximum potential of the abilities of each of my students.
I’m Mónica Díaz, a child psychologist and the person in charge of Wellbeing at Pink & Blue. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in Psychopedagogy and have completed various diplomas in Play Therapy, Literacy, Positive Discipline, and more.With 4 years of experience working with children, I truly enjoy exploring their world, discovering how unique each one is, and constantly learning from them.
I'm Mariana Ibarzábal. I’m part of the Well-Being team at Thomasito, where I have the privilege of supporting students and their families during such an important stage of their development.I'm a Psychopedagogue with experience in early childhood education and personalized support. My work focuses on creating strategies that promote inclusion, emotional well-being, and meaningful learning for every child.I see Well-Being as a bridge that connects home and school, giving children the tools they need to grow academically, socially and emotionally.
Hello, my name is Brenda Villalpando, and I am the Primary School Psychologist at ITJ Santa Mónica. It is a great honor to be part of this community, where I feel deeply grateful and proud to contribute to the integral development of our students.My role allows me to help reinforce the values that build a positive community between families and school, while promoting essential life skills such as respect, empathy, problem-solving, and the importance of mental health care from an early age.I bring with me over 10 years of experience in the educational field, having worked as a classroom teacher, which gave me a strong understanding of academic processes. For the past 4 years, I have specialized in school psychology, furthering my purpose of guiding students in both their personal and academic growth. Additionally, I hold a Master’s degree in Family Therapy and have completed courses and certifications in the field of mental health, which strengthen my professional practice.
I'm Stephanie and I have a degree in Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Neuropsychology and Education. I have experience working with children diagnosed with autism.My role as an upper elementary school psychologist is to provide support and guidance to students so that, through the wellbeing area, they feel safe, motivated, and confident.This allows them to build healthy relationships with their peers and, at the same time, reflect this sense of wellbeing both in the classroom and at home. The ultimate goal is to contribute to and positively impact their overall development.
My name is Paola Valerio, humanistic psychologist, master's degree in education and a specialty in body psychotherapy.With 22 years of experience working with children and adolescents, my work is passionate about understanding the development process of each individual and accompanying them so that they can be their best version.I am currently working in Secondary School, developing projects that bring well-being to our community, always accompanied by a great team.
My name is Yazmin Ponce, in addition to being part of the Itj, I have a master's degree in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and different courses on adolescence, thus allowing me to have a better understanding of the development of adolescence.I also have a diploma in the Counsellor Accreditation Program that allows me to support not only the ITJ but also as an external psychotherapist, vocational guidance support for adolescents.Have worked at ITJ for 11 years and for me it's a commitment for the students to be prepared so I can help them.
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