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Counseling & Guidance

 

Welcome to Santa Maria High School Counseling Department

 

About Us

Our Counseling and Guidance Team is excited to welcome you to Santa Maria High School.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and exceptional services to all students.

Our team is composed of eight counselors (assigned by last name and grade), a guidance secretary, two guidance technicians, a College & Career Counselor, and a Wellness Counselor. Together, we are committed to working closely with students and families to foster engagement, support academic achievement, and inspire excellence. We look forward to partnering with you in addressing your students’ academic, personal/social, and college/career needs throughout their high school journey.

Elizabeth Cortez
Assistant Principal
Curriculum & Instructionm 
805-925-2567, Ext. 3709
 

Denise Robles 
Administrative Assistant 
805-925-2567, Ext. 3710

 

Mission 

The mission of the Santa Maria High School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive, data-driven program through collaboration and partnership with students, parents, staff, and community members. By working as professional ethical change agents, we advocate challenging learning experiences for all students and establishing high expectations by promoting literacy, high-order thinking, personal accountability, and social responsibility. The Santa Maria High School Counseling Program promotes social justice, equity, and access through a multi-tiered system of support. As a result, students will become culturally aware, productive citizens who achieve college/career success. 

 

Vision

Every student at Santa Maria High School is a lifelong learner who determines their own success and perseveres in college, career, and life. They have the skills to navigate a diverse, ever-changing global society while demonstrating social responsibility and cultural awareness. 

 

 

 

Meet the Team

Rosa Mendoza-Martinez
Counselor
9th grade
Last Names A-L
Ext. 3740
Erica Martinez
Counselor
9th Grade
Last Names M-Z
Ext. 3741
Ben Lopez 
Counselor
10th Grade
Last Names A-L
Ext. 3742

 

Maria Fruge
Counselor
10th Grade
Last Names M-Z
Ext. 3743
Cecilia Grimaldo
Counselor
11th Grade
Last Names A-L
Ext. 3745
Fatima Gonzalez
Counselor
11th Grade
Last Names M-Z
Ext. 3744
Terzino Gaeta
Counselor
12th Grade
Last Names A-L
Ext. 3737
Counselor
12th Grade
Last Names M-Z
Ext. 3738
Mitzi Meza
Counselor 
College and Career
Ext. 3763
Crystal Dominguez
Counselor
Ext. 3751
Daniela Ruiz
Guidance Technician
Last Names A-L
Ext. 3728

Email

Jessica Gutierrez Espitia
Guidance Technician
Last Names M-Z
Ext. 3771

EMAIL

Diana Beas 
Counseling and Guidance
Ext. 3733

 EMAIL

Rachel Acosta 
College & Career Specialist 
Ext. 3760

EMAIL

 

Margarita Guillen-Franco
Wellness Center Counselor
Ext. 3342
Mayte Olivera 
Eileen Gomez
Registrar
Ext. 3734
Sonia Melena
Data Specialist
Ext. 3735
Estefany Jimenez Jacobo
EAOP Coordinator
Ext. 3762

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