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Alexa Rango-Loftus, a proud Hoosac alumna, brings a unique combination of mental health, sport psychology, academic, and athletic experience to her work with the Hoosac community. In her primary role at Hoosac, Mrs. Rango-Loftus provides mental health counseling services to the broader student body while continuing to offer specialized sport psychology services to student-athletes.

A native of Hopewell Junction, New York, Mrs. Rango-Loftus was a member of Hoosac’s inaugural girls’ ice hockey team in 2016. Following her graduation in 2018, she attended Wilkes University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Criminology, Sociology, and Sport Psychology while competing in NCAA Division III women’s ice hockey and lacrosse. She was also a member of Wilkes’ inaugural NCAA Division III women’s ice hockey program. Mrs. Rango-Loftus graduated from the Wilkes University Honors Program, was a member of Psi Chi, and earned multiple MAC and UCHC athletic honors as well as UCHC All-Academic recognition.

Mrs. Rango-Loftus continued her education at Florida State University, earning a Master of Science in Sport Psychology. During her graduate studies, she gained experience providing mental performance support to athletes ranging from the youth level through NCAA Division I.

She is currently completing her second Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at New York Institute of Technology. Her clinical internship is being completed in partnership with Joyful Pathway Mental Health Counseling, a local private practice, as she works toward meeting the requirements for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State.

At Hoosac, Mrs. Rango-Loftus provides counseling support to all students, not only student-athletes. Students are encouraged to seek support for mental health concerns and everyday challenges of any size, including stress, anxiety, relationships, adjustment, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Her goal is to create an approachable and supportive environment where students feel comfortable seeking help before challenges become overwhelming.

For student-athletes, Mrs. Rango-Loftus also provides specialized sport psychology services addressing areas such as confidence, focus, motivation, resilience, performance anxiety, and coping with the demands of competitive athletics. She is currently working toward becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

In addition to her counseling and sport psychology work, Mrs. Rango-Loftus teaches Introduction to Psychology and Honors Neuroscience. As both an alumna and a member of the Hoosac community, she is passionate about supporting students as whole individuals and helping them develop the skills and confidence to thrive both at Hoosac and beyond.

Outside of her professional roles, Mrs. Rango-Loftus is married to Tyler Loftus, Hoosac’s Associate Athletic Director, and together they enjoy spending time with their two dogs, Blue and Tucker. An avid sports and outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys skiing, hockey, traveling, and spending time outdoors whenever possible. She also values time spent with family and friends and enjoys finding new places to explore, staying active, and attending sporting events. As a Hoosac alumna herself, Mrs. Rango-Loftus especially enjoys being part of the school community alongside her husband and maintaining the connection to a place that has played an important role in both her personal and professional life.