Welcome to Pacific Charter Institute’s Counseling Homepage!
Welcome to the counseling office website at Pacific Charter Institute. Counselors assist students and parents in making appropriate decisions relative to educational and vocational objectives, school programs, and relationships with teachers, administrators, and their peers.

Have questions about planning for college? Contact our counseling department.

Need additional help finding the right information? Contact our counseling department.
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Back to School
School Starts August 14th! We can’t wait to welcome all of our students back on Monday, August 14! All of us at PCI hope you and your families used the time away from academics to gain new experiences that will inform your individual learning styles and goals...
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Scores Show ‘Personalized Learning’ Charter Schools Continued to Thrive Academically
By Paul Keefer The pandemic taught us many things, particularly in the world of education. Many families realized that the structure of a classroom was essential for their child’s learning — and that without access to that structure, kids struggled both academically...
How Do You Know if You Have Chosen the Best Educational Setting for Your Child?
How New Pacific School Defines Student SuccessWe recently asked New Pacific School’s Roseville Principal, Eric Garber, “How can a parent know if they have chosen the best educational setting for their child?” Staying true to New Pacific School’s child-centered...
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Dan McLaughlin
Assistant Director of Student Services
Contact Info
Education
- University of Nevada, Reno
- B.A. Secondary Education, English
- University of California, Davis
- College Admissions & Career Planning Certificate

Christine Spratling
Counseling Program Specialist / F.I.T. Program Coordinator New Pacific School
Contact Info
Education
- California State University, Sacramento
- B.S. Recreational Therapy
- M.S. Education, School Counseling
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Jessica Franco
Counselor: HPCS – Rio Linda Resource Center / Guild Homeschool (10th & 12th)
Contact Info
Education
- University of Phoenix
- B.S. Human Services
- M.S. Educational Counseling
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Steven Norman
Counselor: RVCS – Elk Grove Resource Center / Lodi Homeschool
Contact Info
Education
- California State University, Fresno
- B.A. Communications
- Walden University
- M.S. School Counseling
- Pupil Personnel Service Credential

Christine Ziccardi
Counselor: Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Contact Info
Education
- University of CA, Santa Barbara
- B.A. Developmental Psychology
- California State University, Sacramento
- Masters of Social Work
- Pupil Personnel Service Credential

LaToya Lee
Counselor: RVCS – Broadway Resource Center / Lodi Homeschool
Contact Info
Education
- Ashford University, San Diego
- B.A. Psychology
- Minor, Childhood Development
- Alliant International University, Sacramento
- M.S. School Counseling
- Pupil Personnel Service Credential

Monique Muniz
Counselor: RVCS – Lodi Resource Center / Lodi Homeschool
Contact Info
Education
- California State University, Stanislaus
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- M.A. Counseling, Education
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Christina Shakir
Counselor: HPCS – West Sacramento Resource Center / Guild Homeschool / About F.A.C.E.
Contact Info
Education
- California State University, Monterey
- B.A. Psychology
- California State University, Sacramento
- M.S. Counseling, School Counseling
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential
John Mittan
Academic Counselor & Dean: Valley View Charter Prep