South Windsor High School is excited to announce a brand new addition to the counseling department staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Families and students were notified in late August of the arrival of Ms. Simmi Miranda, the newest SWHS counselor, who will be working with 9th graders of last names M-Z. She started on August 12th and is excited for this school year.
Prior to working in SWHS, Miranda was a school counselor at Maloney High School, located in Meriden, CT. She worked there for four years, specifically as a counselor for freshmen, meaning she brings plenty of experience with her into this role. She noted that she has not faced any difficult adjustments to the position thus far. Mr. Wry, School Counseling Curriculum Specialist, seconded this thought, with nothing but positive things to say about Ms. Miranda.
“Ms. Miranda has been an incredible addition to our counseling department,” Wry said. “Her positive, uplifting energy has blended seamlessly with our team, and she brings a warmth and presence that makes her highly approachable to students, families, and staff alike. She is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and has already shown tremendous initiative in building strong relationships across our school community. Remarkably, she has adapted to SWHS’s culture and practices with impressive speed—it already feels as though she’s been part of our team for years. I am truly proud of her and excited to see the continued impact she will make.”
As for her reasoning for making the switch to South Windsor, Miranda was in search of a school closer to home as well as a diverse school community, saying that SWHS “checked those boxes”.
“My experience has been wonderful so far and I am so grateful,” Miranda said. “All of the faculty and staff have been very welcoming and friendly, and the school counseling department has been so supportive and always willing to help.”
Miranda expresses a genuine enthusiasm for working with new high school students. Her favorite part of the job is helping students find connections within their school communities, and encouraging them to get involved and pursue their interests. She also places an emphasis on the importance of building confidence in students, especially among freshmen who are new to the building. She hopes to be able to inspire skills like self-advocacy in her students, teaching them how to speak up for themselves and find their way throughout high school.
“I am really looking forward to getting to meet all my students and making connections with them,” Miranda said. “Being a school counselor is so rewarding and I am looking forward to another year!”
Whether you’re a freshman with a last name M-Z, or somebody looking for a friendly face, Ms. Miranda is here to help. She loves to cook, bake, read, as well as spend time with her family. If you see her in the hall she encourages you to “feel free to talk to me about anything related to fitness or food!”
