Counseling
Find Your Counselor
Every student is assigned a TA class from grades 9-12. Your TA teacher is paired with a specific counselor. To determine your counselor based on your TA teacher, click here.
Counseling Team
Ila Laguercia: ila.laguercia@simivalleyusd.org
Tiffany Nesterenko: tiffany.nesterenko@simivalleyusd.org
Alejandro Rodriguez: alejandro.rodriguez@simivalleyusd.org
Christopher Schurer: christopher.schurer@simivalleyusd.org
Lana Wastell: lana.wastell@simivalleyusd.org
College & Career Center
Alfonso Ruiz: alfonso.ruiz@simivalleyusd.org
Front Desk Team
Registrar: Beth Hankins beth.hankins@simivalleyusd.org
Secretary: Cathy Alfano cathy.alfano@simivalleyusd.org
Contact
Counseling Office: (805) 577-1400 (Press 2)
Counseling Fax: (805) 520-6633
Additional Counseling Programs & Support
School Psychologist (Special Education Services & Evaluation): Jake Goodrich: jake.goodrich@simivalleyusd.org
For detailed information regarding Special Education (IEP) and Section 504, visit SVUSD Office of Student Support Service.
Our Mission
Working in partnership with parents, students, teachers and administrators; our mission is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that attends to the needs of all students. We support students through responsive and developmental services such as personal and social counseling, academic guidance and support, career exploration, college planning, and student and family advocacy.
Our Role
Simi Valley High School students are served by four full-time counselors. The Counseling Team is an integral and vital component in the development of the academic and personal goals of all students. We plan, implement and evaluate a counseling program that includes academic, career, personal and social development for all students. We work with parents, teachers and staff to advocate for high academic achievement and appropriate social development for each student.
Please click on this link to learn more about the role of School Counselors by the American School Counselor Association: Who Are School Counselors?