Our Wellness Team provides short-term school-based counseling, supporting students in the following areas:
social-emotional
academic
behavior
Additionally, the Wellness Team provides a safe space for students to take wellness breaks, complete a one-time counselor check-in and access community resources and programs, as needed.
School Counselor,
GPS
Hi! My name is Ms. Alexis. I obtained my Master’s through the University of Southern California (Fight on!). My goal is to help students reach their social, emotional, and academic needs. I am super excited to have joined the Navi Wellness team and look forward to working with the school community to foster a safe and welcoming space for all students.
alexis.vargas@navigatorschools.org
This is my second year at WPS! I started as a student support paraprofessional and during that time I enrolled in my Master’s program where I am currently finishing in Educational Counseling with my PPS credential. A few of my favorite things include: going to target, traveling, going to concerts and meeting new people! I am so excited to be part of the wellness team as I will be taking the role of school counselor this year at WPS where I will be supporting students with their social skills, feelings and emotions!
ethel.sandoval@navigatorschools.org
Hello! I am very excited to be a part of the Navigator Team. After receiving my Bachelors from UCLA, I continued my education by obtaining a single subject teaching credential in English from CSUMB. My passion for supporting students led me to pursue my Masters in Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Global. I strive to build trust, cultivate empathy, and acknowledge our unique backgrounds. I live on the coast, so when I'm not working, you can find me jogging at Pebble, Asilomar, or Del Monte beaches, finding new recipes to cook, or reading.
harrell.mcdowell@navigatorschools.org
School Counselor
Hayward Collegiate
Barbara serves as our wonderful school counselor at our acquired site with Hayward Collegiate. Barbara earned her master's degree in education/counseling and a PPS credential from San Jose State University. Her ultimate goal is to be an agent of change and help each child reach their full potential. She enjoys spending time with family, swimming, and binge watching Netflix shows. Her daily rituals includes coffee, laughter, being mindful, and kind.
Hola! My name is Alondra Iniguez and I am one of the School Psychologists at Navigator Schools. I received my Master's in School Psychology from CSUMB, which emphasized working with English language learners. I started with Navigator as a 2nd Grade small group instructor at Watsonville Prep in 2019. I am very excited for this school year and looking forward to helping students with their social and academic needs.
alondra.iniguez@navigatorschools.org
Family Resource Coordinator
Eva joined Hollister Prep in 2013 and moved into her role as School Counselor in 2016. She has split her role since 2022 and will now dedicate herself to the role of FRC full time. Her desire is to inspire students to become the best version of themselves and be the change they want to see in the world. Eva LOVES coffee, art and enjoys spending time with her family. You can always find Miss Eva walking with a cup of coffee in hand!
Hi! My name is Islay Forsyth-Cano, also known as Miss I, and I am the School Psychologist Intern at HPS. I am looking forward to supporting all students' academic, social, and emotional needs this school year. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from San Jose State University and am currently working on my Master’s at CSU Monterey Bay in School Psychology. I am so excited to be here and to work with everyone at Hollister Prep this year!
islay.forsythcano@navigatorschools.org
School Psychologist Intern, WPS
My name is Juliana Bejar Hurtado, and I’m one of the school psychology interns at WPS. I’ve worked in the education field for several years in different roles, such as academic adviser, behavior technician, and substitute teacher. This year, I’m excited to support the wonderful students at WPS with their social and academic well being. During my free time, I enjoy baking, hiking, weight lifting, and playing video games. ¡También hablo español!
Hayward Collegiate
Hollister Prep
Gilroy Prep
