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Counseling Office Staff

Our SEMS Counseling Department is here to help students and parents with questions and concerns about class schedules, grades, and social and emotional issues. We have many resources available to families to support students during these dynamic middle school years.
For assistance, please contact:

  • Mrs. Venus McCarty
    venus.mccarty@smusd.org
    760.290.2811

  • Mrs. Kathie Gillett
    kathie.gillett@smusd.org
    760.290.2810

  • Mrs. Celena Breining
    celena.breining@smusd.org

  • Mr. Nick Vega
    nicholas.vega@smusd.org

  • Ms. Caroline O'Connor
    caroline.o'connor@smusd.org

  • Mrs. Leena Smithson
    yelena.smithson@smusd.org
    760.290.2836

  • Ms. Tiffany Gerondale
    tiffany.gerondale@smusd.org
    760.290.2835

  • Mrs. Marissa Grabowy
    oralia.delagarza@smusd.org
    760.290.2808

We encourage you to contact your student's counselor via email.
Counselors respond to messages as quickly as they are able, given the large volume of messages received. Your patience is appreciated.

SEMS office hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
SEMS Fax: 760.290.2832