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PCI 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.

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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

Kahla Cook
Counselor
Contact Info
Education
- California State University, Fresno
- B.A. Psychology
- California State University, Stanislaus
- M.A. Education, School Counseling
- Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
- Administrative Services Credential
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