Counselors

Wendy Chen

Hello everyone! My name is Wendy Chen, and I am a college and career counselor. I was born and raised on the Lower East Side. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. I’ve always enjoyed working closely with students, and that joy led me to pursue my master's in education to become a licensed school counselor, along with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. As a first-generation college student, I found myself drawn to understanding the challenges faced by other first-gen and immigrant students in higher education. This passion led me to complete an advanced certificate in college advising at Columbia, focusing on educational and social disparities. I served as a lead college and career advisor at a nonprofit, where I taught multiple college seminar classes and supported students — especially undocumented youth — in securing full-ride scholarships and gaining admission to their dream schools. When I transition to the DOE, I continue this work at a Title I high school in Queens as a college counselor and now at Bronx Compass High School. Lastly, I am a pizza connoisseur! In my free time, I enjoy pretending that 10k steps is a full workout and love going on food adventures. I’m beyond excited and grateful to work with students and empower individuals towards great success!

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.

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!

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.

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