STAFF

CALEY KEENE (SHE/HER), PPSC & AMFT #140913 - WELLNESS HUB SPECIALIST

Supervised by Scott Ostendorf, LMFT #39430 

Hi! My name is Caley and I'm here to help students and families gain access to Mental Health services here at our school and out in the community. If you're having a hard day, week, month, or year, drop by the Wellness Hub, or use our referral form to schedule an appointment. It is my biggest joy to offer you a safe space to talk about your wants and needs. My favorite self care strategy is going scuba diving, but when I can't do that I try to find any body of water to stare at, preferably the ocean. I also love listening to music, and shooting photos. If you have any song recommendations, or need someone to listen to you, come on by!

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Caley y estoy aquí para ayudar a los estudiantes y las familias a obtener acceso a los servicios de salud mental aquí en nuestra escuela y en la comunidad. Si estás teniendo un día, semana, mes o año difícil, visite el Centro de Bienestar o utilice nuestro formulario de referencia para programar una cita. Es mi mayor alegría ofrecerles un espacio seguro para hablar sobre sus deseos y necesidades. Mi estrategia de cuidado personal favorita es bucear, pero cuando no puedo hacerlo, trato de encontrar cualquier masa de agua para mirar, preferiblemente el océano. También me encanta escuchar música y sacar fotografías. ¡Si tienes alguna recomendación de canción, o necesitas que alguien te escuche, ven!

(415) 798 - 5367

ckeene@nusd.org

BYRON URDANETA (HE/HIM) - WELLNESS COACH  - HUB NAVIGATOR 

Hi there, It’s your guy, the jack of all trades when it comes to sports, i am into many sports but just not really good at any. I'm really passionate about what I do. I love to explore new ideas and challenges. I am very open to innovation and diversity! Whether it’s creative projects or learning something new, I’m always ready to grow and share my experiences with others. I used to wrestle, kickbox and do jiu-jitsu. I love karaoke.I love running, hiking and trying out new outdoor adventures. I have a knack for cooking Filipino recipes. I love the waters but don’t know how to swim.

Hola, soy tu chico, un manitas en deportes. Me gustan muchos, pero no soy bueno en ninguno. Me apasiona lo que hago. Me encanta explorar nuevas ideas y retos. ¡Estoy muy abierto a la innovación y la diversidad! Ya sean proyectos creativos o aprender algo nuevo, siempre estoy dispuesto a crecer y compartir mis experiencias. Practicaba lucha libre, kickboxing y jiu-jitsu. Me encanta el karaoke. Me encanta correr, hacer senderismo y probar nuevas aventuras al aire libre. Tengo un don para cocinar recetas filipinas. Me encanta el agua, pero no sé nadar.

(415) 747 - 1550

burdaneta@nusd.org

WELLNESS HUB CLUB - STUDENT GROUP

The Wellness Hub Club meets during access every other week to advise the Wellness Hub and help plan and organize events. If you are interested in joining the Hub Club, please click here.

PATRIZIA NADER (SHE/HER), AMFT REGISTRATION APPLICANT

INTEGRAL, HOLISTIC, ANCESTRAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

AXIS MUNDI CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Supervised by Elysha "Lacy" Martinez, LMFT #93493

Hi, I’m Patrizia Nader, one of  your school’s mental health counselors. I’m here to support you with whatever you’re going through—stress, friendships, family, school pressures, or just figuring things out. I know high school can be exciting and tough at the same time, and you don’t have to go through it alone. My office is a judgment-free space where you can talk about whatever you want and need, ask questions, and just take a moment for yourself. 

Besides being with people, I love to take my dog Luna for hikes. Please share your favorite spot with me! Stop by to say hello or get a referral for an appointment. I’d love to meet you in person.

patrizia.nader@bacr.org

Lærke Mikkelsen (SHE/HER), MFT TRAINEE - BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCE THERAPIST

Supervised by Lourdes Quesada, LMFT #40318

Hi, I am Lærke Mikkelsen, and I am one of your mental health counselors here at San Marin High School. I am here to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for the students to feel heard and understood when they are faced with challenges such as stress, relationships, sense of self, and more. I use a strength-based approach to support and help students strengthen their skills, values, and identify what makes them who they are. I am here to listen, set goals, and help you overcome your obstacles. Outside of my work, I use nature as my self-care tool. I enjoy horseback riding and hiking with my dog.

lmikkelsen@bacr.org

KATHRYN SCRUGGS (SHE/HER), LMFT #133950, LPCC #19865 - BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCE THERAPIST

Supervised by Lourdes Quesada, LMFT #40318

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered associate professional clinical counselor. I have worked for Bay Area Community Resources as a school-based mental health clinician since 2016 and have been providing mental health services to students at San Marin High School since 2019. I support people who are experiencing a range of difficulties impacting their academics, relationships, sense of self and more. It is so inspiring to watch the people that I work with overcome challenges, tap into their power and find their own path. If you are looking for some support at school, ask your counselor to put in a referral to see a BACR clinician. We would love to work with you!

kscruggs@bacr.org

SHANTI RACHLIS (SHE/HER), M.S. & PPS - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Hi Everyone! Shanti Rachlis here, your school psychologist. I support special education and collaborate closely with the Wellness Hub staff to provide students health and wellness outlets, services, and connections to outside providers. For my own health and wellness, I take yoga classes, go to the beach with my doggo, journal every day, and of course watch trash reality T.V. Wellness strategies look different for everyone, I am here to help you find what works best for you. My office is in the library, come say hi!

(415) 493 - 4226

srachlis@nusd.org

JESSICA THOMAS (SHE/HER), LMFT #108760 - MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN 

Hi! I'm a mental health therapist supporting students on campus. I love being a therapist because I get to help students find paths to emotional health and healing using their own personal strengths and inner resources. In my practice, I draw on things that have personally helped me through difficult times in my life, like connecting to nature, practicing self-compassion, and caring for my whole self - mind, body, and heart. I love gardening with my 4 year-old daughter and taking day trips to the ocean, forest, and beautiful parks around us. I work in one of the library offices and it would be great to meet you; please say hi!

(415) 798 - 5219

jthomas@nusd.org

CARMEN MORENO (SHE/HER) - COMMUNITY LIAISON (BILINGUAL)

My role as a community liaison is to support students, parents, and the community by providing guidance to resources to local agencies and translation as needed. I primarily serve English Learners and their families. As a community liaison, my primary focus is fostering positive relationships between school, home, and the community. I practice wellness by being kind to people and my community, exercising, spending time with my family and my dog. I also enjoy listening to music!

Mi función como enlace comunitario es apoyar a los estudiantes, los padres y a la comunidad brindando orientación sobre recursos de agencias locales y traducción según sea necesario. Principalmente sirvo a estudiantes aprendices de inglés y sus familias. Como enlace comunitario, mi enfoque principal es fomentar relaciones positivas entre la escuela, el hogar y la comunidad. Practico el bienestar siendo amable con las personas y mi comunidad, haciendo ejercicio, pasando tiempo con mi familia y mi perrita. Tambien disfruto escuchar musica!

(415) 798 - 5165

carmenmoreno@nusd.org

JIM HU (HE/HIM), PPS - SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Hello! I can help support and guide students' development in reaching their academic, college & career, personal, and social potentials. For my own wellness, I enjoy hiking, biking, taking walks on the beach, and watching my kids have fun competing in their sports. 

(415) 798 - 5171

jhu@nusd.org

KARLA LOPEZ (SHE/HER), PPS - SCHOOL COUNSELOR & ELD PROGRAM COUNSELOR (BILINGUAL)

As a school counselor, I support all my students' academic, career, and social/emotional development. If a student needs support, all they have to do is stop by my office! We have an open door policy, but if I'm working with another student, they can scan the QR code on my door to request a meeting with me. To support my own wellness, I like anything soccer related!!! Soccer is my favorite thing in the entire world, whether I'm playing or watching it. Luckily for me, soccer is year-round, and I never get tired of it. I also love watching it live, I go to games whenever I can!

Como consejera escolar, apoyo el desarrollo académico, profesional y social/emocional de todos mis estudiantes. Si un estudiante necesita apoyo, ¡todo lo que tiene que hacer es pasar por mi oficina! Tenemos una regla de puertas abiertas, pero si estoy trabajando con otro estudiante, pueden escanear el código QR en mi puerta para solicitar una reunión conmigo. Para apoyar mi propio bienestar, ¡¡¡me gusta todo lo relacionado con el fútbol!!! El fútbol es lo que más me gusta en todo el mundo, ya sea que lo juegue o lo mire. Por suerte para mí, el fútbol se juega todo el año y nunca me cansa. También me encanta verlo en vivo, ¡voy a los partidos siempre que puedo!

(415) 798 - 5161

klopez@nusd.org

TATE DOBBINS (SHE/HER), PPS - SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Hi, I'm Tate. I'm the newest counselor at SMHS. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz back in 2019 and returned to the bay area to earn my Master's and PPS credential from Sonoma State University. I grew up in Marin County and am excited to return back to my roots. I grew up hanging at the beach and playing competitive year-round volleyball; and am now excited to cheer on my mustangs from the stands! I am located in the counseling office and am eager for you to pop in and say hi :)

(415) 798 - 5172

tdobbins@nusd.org

JULIA EMBRY (SHE/HER), PPS - SCHOOL COUNSELOR & AVID PROGRAM COUNSELOR

More info coming soon!

(415) 898 - 3134

jembry@nusd.org

NEO - THERAPY DOG

Neo visits the Wellness Hub on Thursdays during lunch! Come say hello! When Neo is not at the Wellness Hub, he loves to hunt for gophers and patrol the air space for turkey vultures.

MILES THE PUG - THERAPY DOG

Miles visits the Wellness Hub on Thursdays during lunch! Come say hello! Miles is from Tijuana, Mexico, and loves sitting in laps and having his back scratched.