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:
Data Technician
Mrs. Diana Cavanaugh
diana.cavanaugh@smusd.org or 760.290.2811
Registrar & Records Requests
Mrs. Kathie Gillett
kathie.gillett@smusd.org or 760.290.2810
Counselor, Student Last Name begins A – F
Mrs. Celena Breining
celena.breining@smusd.org
Counselor, Student Last Name begins G -M
Mr. Nick Vega
nicholas.vega@smusd.org
Counselor, Student Last Name begins N – Z
Ms. Caroline O'Connor
caroline.o'connor@smusd.org
School Social Worker
Ms. Yesenia Diaz
yesenia.diaz-chavez@smusd.org or 760.290.2836
School Psychologist
Mrs. Tiffany Gerondale
tiffany.gerondale@smusd.org or 760.290.2835
School Psychologist
Ms. Dahlia Herrera
dahlia.herrera@smusd.org or 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 email, phone calls, and voice-mail messages received. Your patience is appreciated.
SEMS office hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Counseling Office Fax: 760.290.2832 or 760.290.2828