Bob Jones High School

Hello Patriots! I am thrilled to serve as the school counselor for students with last names A-E at Bob Jones. I previously served three years as a school counselor at Discovery Middle School in Madison, and prior to that held school counselor positions at the high school level in both north Alabama and the Chicagoland area.

I attended Illinois Wesleyan University for my Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.), and received a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling (M.A.) from Trinity International University. After briefly working in the mental health field, I attended the School Counselor Institute at Northern Illinois University to meet licensure standards for school counseling, and began my career as a professional school counselor.

My wife and I moved to the Madison area from the Chicago suburbs in 2017. We are proud parents to three amazing kids. I enjoy sports (Go Cubs!), cooking, movies, and spending time with friends and family.

I’m excited to get to know you and to assist you in navigating the high school years.

Phone: (256) 772-2547

Email: tvandorn@madisoncity.k12.al.us

Hello Patriots! I am excited about being the school counselor for students with the last names F-La. This is my third year with Madison City Schools. Before becoming employed with Madison City Schools, I worked in the private and nonprofit sector of human/social services. I have experience as an Education Specialist, Family Support Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, and Crisis Intervention Specialist.  
 
My husband, Dane and I moved to the city of Madison in 2012. We have 2 children, Caitlin and Troy. In my free time, I like to travel, attend sporting events, and read. I am looking forward to working with students and parents this year!

P: 256-772-2547 x80350
E: lmtysonmcguire@madisoncity.k12.al.us

I am so glad you have visited my page! This year will be my 21st year in education, and I LOVE working as your College and Career Counselor. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.  My email address is scbostick@madisoncity.k12.al.us.

Sara Baragona serves as the Career Coach for Bob Jones High School in Madison City Schools, a role she began in February 2024. With more than 20 years of experience in education, Sara is passionate about helping students discover their strengths, explore career pathways, and prepare for successful futures. Sara began her teaching career in Memphis City Schools in Memphis, Tennessee, where she taught high school, middle school, and preschool students who were deaf or hard of hearing. She later served as an itinerant teacher for the hearing impaired in Boerne Independent School District in Boerne, Texas. After moving to Alabama, Sara spent nearly 14 years at Discovery Middle School in Madison, teaching special education, 7th and 8th grade math, Digital Publishing Tools, Money Money Money, Scholars Bowl, and Digital Communications. Her diverse classroom experience across grade levels and content areas gives her a unique perspective in supporting students as they connect academic skills to real-world opportunities. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from the University of Southern Mississippi. She earned a Master’s degree in Educational Technology Leadership from Lamar University and a second Master’s degree in Career and Technical Education with a concentration in Leadership from Athens State University. She achieved National Board Certification in Career and Technical Education in 2018 and successfully maintained her certification in 2022. In December 2022, she was recognized as a Next Gen Personal Finance Distinguished Educator, and during the 2023–2024 school year, she served as an HP Teaching Fellow (Cohort 5). Originally from Oklahoma, Sara proudly claims Texas as home. She and her family have lived in the Huntsville area for nearly 17 years. She and her husband have three children. In her spare time, Sara enjoys reading, exploring new technology, and spending time outdoors by the pool. She feels grateful to serve the students and families of Madison City Schools and is committed to helping every student confidently plan their path beyond high school.