Counselor Bio

Greetings Students and Families!

My name is Marissa Lluch Martinez and it is an honor to be your counselor this year. My first experience in professional education occurred when I was still a student. I was studying Sociology at UC San Diego and a few times a week, I served as an aide in a first grade classroom at Doyle Elementary School. Within that year, I found myself driving to high schools in San Diego County to tutor high school students. Soon, I took on a third job as a conversation leader to help our international students become more fluent in English. So naturally after graduation, I enrolled myself in a credentialing program at Azusa Pacific University and took my first job teaching 4th graders in Whittier. In 2014, I pursued another credential and degree so that I could become a counselor.

Outside of school, I still enjoy learning! Everything I do, whether it be to try a new restaurant or travel to a new city, is based in my love of learning new things. Mostly, I like to learn how delicious a restaurant is ;) When I'm not out experiencing food, travel, friends, or family, I'm typically relaxing at home with my husband and son. We enjoy our rare chances to do nothing together.

I thank you for the opportunity to be your counselor. It really is an honor to know you, the students and families of Nogales High School.