Counseling

Counselors:
A-D: Ila Laguercia (ila.laguercia@simivalleyusd.org)
E-K & ELD: Lana Wastell (lana.wastell@simivalleyusd.org) 
L-Q: Christopher Schurer (christopher.schurer@simivalleyusd.org)
R-Z: Dr. Loren Dittmar (loren.dittmar@simivalleyusd.org)

Front Desk:
Registrar: Beth Hankins (beth.hankins@simivalleyusd.org) 
Secretary: Cathy Alfano (cathy.alfano@simivalleyusd.org)
Secretary: Dalila Van Boven (dalila.vanboven@simivalleyusd.org)

Other Counseling Personnel: 
School Psychologist: Jake Goodrich (jake.goodrich@simivalleyusd.org)
College & Career Counselor: Jennifer Gast (jennifer.gast@simivalleyusd.org)
   
Counseling Office: (805) 577-1400, Press 2
Counseling Fax: (805) 520-6135 

Counselor Office Hours For Student Drop In
The counselors are available to see students on a drop in basis at the following times:
        Daily, Before School (7:30am-7:55am) and After School.
      
  If your counselor is unavailable when you drop in: Email your counselor using the Chromebooks located in the Counseling Office.
        
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. They plan, implement and evaluate a counseling program that includes academic, career, personal and social development for all students. They work with parents, teachers and staff to advocate for high academic achievement and appropriate social development for each student.

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.