| Counselor A-D, Domain-Academics |
Born: Hollywood, California
Education:
High School: John Marshall High School
College: Cal State University, Los Angeles, BA in Physical Education San Diego State University, MS in School Counseling
Career: I have worked in education as a Physical Education (middle school) and substitute teacher (K-12) and a School Counselor. I also worked in the field of construction as a laborer, concrete crew foreman, surveyor and building inspector.
Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy reading, church activities and ministries. Through my church, I’ve been on mission trips to Bolivia and Russia. I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, gardening and back packing.
Favorite Team: Denver Broncos
Favorite Book: Manchild in the Promised Land by Claude Brown
Favorite Quote:
“I believe that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.”
Just want the world to know:
I LOVE WORKING WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!
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Counselor E-J, Domain-Career
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Born: Camp Pendleton Marine Base
Education:
High School: Estancia High School in Costa Mesa, California
College: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa Christian Heritage College, BA in Human Development Chapman University, MA in Counseling
Career: I previously worked in Business and formerly was a Real Estate Agent.
Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy gardening, reading, the beach, the river, the pool and laughing.
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Quote: “It Is What It Is”
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| Counselor, K-Q, Domain-College Counseling |
Born: Fullerton, California
Education:
High School: Kapaa High School, Kauai, Hawaii
College: University of Hawaii, Manoa, BA in Sociology, Minor in Spanish, University of San Diego, MA in Counseling, PPS Credential, UCSD College Counseling Certificate
Career: I began my counseling career in elementary and middle schools, and now enjoy being a high school counselor. Before getting my masters degree in counseling, I was a social worker.
Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends. Most of all, I enjoy loving on my puppy!
Favorite Quote:
“Life is to be fortified by many great friendships.
To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.”
Sydney Smith
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| Counselor R-Z, Domain-Personal Social |

Born: San Diego, California
Education:
High School: Granite Hills High School
College: National University, BA in Behavioral Science MA in Educational Counseling
Career: Guidance Counselor
Hobbies/ Interests: Watching my sons, Brian and Jeremy playing their respective sports.
Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird
Favorite Quote:
“Learn from your mistakes.
If you don’t, what’s the point in making them?!
I am so grateful that I get to work with teenager’s everyday!
I Love My Job!!
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I’ve been with Grossmont Union High School District for 18 years and have had
the pleasure to be here at El Capitan for 8 years.
I look forward to working with you and your student.
Please feel free to contact me at:
619-938-9143 or
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Born: San Diego, California
Education:
High School: Santana High School
College: Grossmont Community College, National University
Career: Counseling Secretary with a future goal to be a counselor.
Hobbies / Interests: I love to spend time with my beautiful daughter.
Favorite Book: A Voice In The Wind by Francine Rivers
Favorite Quote: “It’s a worthy thing to give a child both roots and wings.”
We are here to help.
Take advantage of our knowledge and services.
We look forward to seeing how our students progress and contribute.
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| Social Worker, Family Resource Center |
Born: Orange, California 
Education:
High School: Santa Ana High School, 1983
College: University of California, San Diego-BA, 1988 San Diego State University, MSW, 1992
Career: Before coming to El Capitan I worked as a medical and psychiatric social worker, and a mental health case manager.
Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy gardening, movies, reading, camping, walking, biking and our family pets.
Favorite Team: San Diego Padres
Favorite Book: Me Talk Pretty One Day, by David Sedaris
Favorite Quote:
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been”
George Eliot
Family means too much, friends are too valuable,and life is too short
to put off sharing with people how much they really mean to you
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| Office Assistant, Family Resource Center |
Born: Tucson, Arizona

Education:
High School: Palo Verde High School
College: Pima Community College
Career: Before taking time off to raise my children, I worked as a payroll and accounts receivable clerk for Kentucky Fried Chicken and McGrath Construction. I began volunteering at the Family Resource Center after the Cedar fire and was hired on permanently a few years later. I feel very fortunate to be able to work with so many amazing students and families.
Hobbies /I nterests: I enjoy gardening, being outdoors, movies, and spending time with family and friends. When time permits, I love to cross stitch and be creative.
Favorite Quote:
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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