What is ASPIRE?
"ASPIRE is a system of care for GGUSD students, families, and staff that promotes, supports and enhances the social-emotional wellbeing for all in order to promote a positive learning climate."
Meet the Garden Park ASPIRE Team
Teresa Ponce
ASW, PPSC
ASW, PPSC
School Social Worker
tponce@ggusd.us
Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm
Bell Intermediate: Monday & Friday
Garden Park Elementary: Tuesday & Thursday
Patton Elementary: Wednesday
Hello Gecko family! I would like to introduce myself to you. I've obtained my Bachelor’s in Sociology at CSULB and Master’s in Social Work from CSUDH. I have been a School Social Worker for the past four years. I am on track in becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, thus passionate about my career in supporting and enhancing students’ social and emotional wellbeing. I am honored to be a part of the ASPIRE team!
Fun fact: I love spicy food, dancing, sports and traveling the world!
Jennifer "Peach" Quan
ASW, PPSC
ASW, PPSC
Mental Health Specialist
jquan@ggusd.us
Hours: 7:30am-4pm
Bell Intermediate: Tuesday & Wednesday
Garden Park Elementary: Monday
Patton Elementary: Thursday & Friday
Hello Gecko family! A little bit about me is that I completed my Bachelor's in Psychology at UCSC and my Master's in Social Work at CSUF. Like Teresa, I am also on track in becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I was an ASPIRE intern with GGUSD for the 2022-2023 school year and am excited to be back as an MHS! I am passionate about supporting our students so that they can become thriving adults.
Fun fact: I love cats, art/creative crafts, and reading web comics!
Garden Park ASPIRE Intern
Alexia Esparza
MSW Intern
aesparza@ggusd.us
Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm
Bell Intermediate: Wednesday
Garden Park Elementary: Monday
Patton Elementary: Friday
How can your ASPIRE team support your
school, students, and families?
