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."

Utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model, the ASPIRE team provides services at all 3 levels of support: classroom wide, group settings, and individual support.

We look forward to partnering with you in your classrooms, attending parent meetings, providing direct services to students, and developing schoolwide mental health campaigns.

Meet the ASPIRE Team!

Sally Stevens

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.Ed, PPSC

Sally has her Masters in Social Work, CSULB; and Masters in Education CSUDH. She is Passionate about prevention and loves providing services to students and families. Proudly an author of two anxiety workbooks for teens. Sally uses NYC directness + humor to be a fun time! "As a parent of two teenagers, I am in it to win it with you as a parent."

-Sally

Fun Fact: Loves Cookies

Contact Information:

School Social Worker
sstevens@ggusd.us

Hours: 8:00-3:30pm

Pacifica: 3 days

Anahi Luases

Associate Clinical Social Worker, PPSC

Anahi graduated with her Masters in Social Work from CSULB in 2021. Since then, she has been busy providing early prevention and intervention and motivating students with catchy phrases. Her mission? To help every young person believe in their potential, find their voice, and confidently conquer the world—one goal, one step, one breakthrough at a time.

Fun fact: I spend way too much money on concerts!