"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.
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: Plays pickleball.
Dr. Ryan attended CSUDH for his Bachelors and attended the American Behavioral Science Institute for his master and doctorate. Dr. Ryan enjoys his family time as a proud parent of a daughter and son, traveling, binge watching anime, playing his PS5, and playing bass guitar. Ryan has been a part of GGUSD for 3 years and is passionate about mental health and equity for all students and families.
Fun Fact: Ryan was born in Barbados.
Mental Health Specialist
rchadderton@ggusd.us
Hours: 7:30-3:30pm
Pacifica: Monday-Friday
Haley is currently obtaining her Masters in Social Work at California State University, Long Beach. She has experience working in school settings with a diverse range of students and families. She is passionate about early prevention and intervention of mental health concerns. She is very excited to support the students and families at the Garden Grove Unified School District for the 2024-25 academic year!
Fun fact: I love to read and I have never broken a bone!
California State University, Long Beach
hlitt@ggusd.us
Hours: 7:30-3:30pm
Pacifica: Tuesday
Enders: Wednesday (8-12pm), Thursday
Sam is currently obtaining her Masters Social Work at University of Southern California. She has two years of direct service experience with children and adults. She is excited to work at and provide mental health support resources at Garden Grove Unified School District. She is passionate about preventative care and implementing a strengths based approach to support your family.
Fun fact: I love to crochet!
University of Southern California
smunoz2@ggusd.us
Hours: 7:30-3:30pm
Pacifica: Monday
VLA: Wednesday
Enders: Friday