I moved to San Diego from Colorado in 2006 to attend the University of San Diego (USD). After graduating and realizing my passion for working with students I returned to USD, receiving my Masters in School Counseling and PPS Credential in 2015. In the Spring of 2021, I started as an On-Site Substitute at SDCCS and quickly learned I wanted to make it my long-term home. In the Fall of 2021, I joined the Counseling team, and I am currently the primary Middle School Counselor, and I couldn’t be happier. I am extremely passionate about building rapport and genuinely connecting with students and families to best support them.

In August 2022, I became a mom for the first time to a beautiful daughter named Ocean. She is my pride and joy!

Hello! I am from the Imperial Valley, a small community located about 2 hours east of San Diego. I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology at SDSU and my Master’s in Educational Counseling and PPS Credential through National University. One of my first jobs was helping high school students through the college and FAFSA application processes which is where I discovered my love for working with students. As a result, I have had the pleasure of working in education for the past 5 years through a variety of roles such as student outreach, special education, and as a school counseling intern. I am excited to be part of the SDCCS family and exercise my passion for working with students and contributing to their supportive and inclusive learning environment. In my free time I enjoy exploring San Diego with my friends, playing volleyball, and riding dirt bikes in the desert back home with my family.

Hello, all! I am so excited to start this new school year as your middle school counselor! It brings me immense joy to work with kids, as I believe in the power of guidance,empathy,and encouragement to help them thrive academically,emotionally,and socially. With a genuine passion for helping young minds grow, I bring my experience as a parent of two wonderful kids to the table. I understand the challenges and joys that come with growing up, and I am committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where students can freely express themselves and explore their potential. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from San Jose State University, and a Master’s degree in Education, Counseling and Guidance with a PPS credential from Point Loma Nazarene University. Previous to working at SDCCS, I worked in many higher education institutions but find myself loving working with younger students. When I’m not busy at school, you’ll often find me enjoying the great outdoors with my family, exploring new food places, attending sporting events, playing soccer, practicing yoga or drinking an iced coffee. As your school counselor, I am here to support you wholeheartedly. Whether you need help with academic challenges, navigating friendships, managing emotions, or setting goals, I am your ally. My goal is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.