Our Counselors

Carolyn J Santana

My name is Carolyn J Santana known as "Santana".

I serve as a bilingual school counselor for the 11th and 12th grade at Bronx Compass High School. I'm the daughter of Dominican immigrant parents. I'm a product of The Bronx; born and raised. I'm an alumni of Health Opportunities High School in the Bronx. I'm a first generation college graduate from Mount Saint Mary College with a Bachelors in Psychology. I continued my education at Lehman College where I obtained my Masters in Education in the field of School Counseling with a Bilingual Certification.

I'm currently pursuing my Mental Health Counseling License at Alfred University. I'm extremely passionate about the post-secondary process and educating students and families about different opportunities after graduation. It is important to me to help break negative generational cycles in our community through access. I look forward to meeting and working with you all throughout your high school journey.

Carolyn Santana

Jashuan Sadler

Jashaun Sadler

Mr. Sadler was born and raised in Far Rockaway, Queens and he is a product of the New York City Public School System. Prior to his appointment as a NYCDOE School Counselor, Mr. Sadler also worked as a domestic violence counselor, substance abuse counselor, college advisor/trainer, and provider of outpatient counseling services for adults living with severe psychiatric illness. Mr. Sadler's passions include family, music (jazz, hip-hop, soul), basketball (especially the New York Knicks), and social justice. Mr. Sadler is a self-certified Tupac-ologist, and he loves building relationships with students and their families to help students maximize their academic potential and have a fun, meaningful high school experience.

Currently, Mr. Sadler serves the Bronx Compass High School community as its Crisis and Restorative Justice Counselor for all grades.

Scott Edwards

My name is Scott Edwards (you can call me Scott) and I am the school social worker for Bronx Compass.
I have been working with high school students and young adults my entire career and have been at Bronx Compass since 2014. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at NYU before working in the field of youth development with City Year in San Jose, CA and East Harlem. Following my time at City Year, I went to the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College to become a licensed social worker and joined the staff at Bronx Compass following graduate school.
My passion is to support young people with their mental health as they navigate through some of the toughest years of their lives so they can enter adulthood learning how to love themselves and continue moving toward their goals.
Stop by the Student Support Center in 399 and say hi!

Scott Edwards

Jahaira Vargas

Jahaira Vargas

Hello! My name is Jahaira Vargas. I am currently working as the 9th and 10th grade counselor.

I have had the pleasure of nurturing and supporting students, families and faculty as a school counselor for over 15 years in the Department of Education, exclusively in the Bronx where I was born and raised. After graduating from Truman High School, I knew my passion was working with our youth and building a better understanding of systems that sometimes promote injustice with children. I obtained my Bachelors in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College. I then continued my education at Lehman College and Bank Street College, where I obtained a Masters in Education in the field of School Counseling and in School Building Leadership.

I have been a part of the Bronx Compass family since 2015. I look forward to continuing to form relationships with students and families as I continue my journey and dedication to working in the educational setting to help children and youth become more successful students by overcoming barriers, integrating healthy choices and inspiring them to do their personal best.