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Karen Valentine
Director
of Guidance
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 321
E-mail:
kvalentine@chaminade.org
Grades: 9-11
Letters: W-Z |
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Hello, I’m Karen
Valentine and as the Director of Guidance welcome you to stop by
the Guidance Office any time for information or simply to meet
the counselors. You may find the counselor assignments with the
link at the top of this page. I am currently in my 29th year at
Chaminade and look forward to a continuing relationship with our
students and families. My undergraduate work was done at CSULB,
and my Masters Degree in Child Development was completed in 1975
at CSUN. I also received a certificate in College Counseling in
1996 at UCSD.
As a parent of two
Chaminade graduates (Scott, ’92 and Rick, ’95), I am aware of
the strength of the Chaminade preparation for college and the
importance of guidance services. Please contact me with
questions or concerns at any time! |
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Mr. Michael
Huff
Counselor
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 345
E-mail:
mhuff@chaminade.org
Grades: 9-11
Letters: A-E |
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This is my third
year working as a counselor at Chaminade, and I was very happy
to return to my alma mater since I am a graduate (Class of '99).
My undergraduate degree is in psychology from UCLA, my master's
degree from Pepperdine is in psychology, and currently I am
working on a Certificate in College Counseling through UCLA. I
am very excited to be here at Chaminade, where I can assist
students with their educational and personal goals and I feel
blessed and honored to be part of the Chaminade family. I feel
that my experience as a student here will provide me the
opportunity to be a mentor to students because I understand the
challenges and joys of attending such an excellent and dynamic
college preparatory high school. |
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Mrs. Jacqueline Ford
Asst. Director of Guidance
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 326
E-mail:
jford@chaminade.org
Grades: 9-11
Letters: F-K |
I came to Chaminade
in 1989 after having completed a Masters of Science in
Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University. I
also hold a California license as a Marriage and Family
Therapist. As a mother of two adult sons, I have been through
the adolescent and high school years.
I am delighted to assist your children with their education here
at Chaminade and to help them search for colleges and future
careers. I look forward to each day with renewed hope for the
future because of the students' commitment to family, friends,
and community.
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Mr. Chris Niemiec
Counselor
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 322
E-mail:
cniemiec@chaminade.org
Grades: 9-11
Letters: L-R |
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Hi. I'm Chris
Niemiec and am currently in my 18th year at Chaminade. I devote
my time here to working in the Guidance Department and to
teaching Film Studies. I have my B.A. in Spanish and my M.A. in
Guidance and Counseling from Wayne State University in Detroit,
Michigan. Before moving to California in 1982, I worked in the public
schools in suburban Detroit for ten years. I am blessed to have
fine young people as students and counselees here at Chaminade.
I am doubly blessed to be working with very competent and
fun-loving colleagues. |
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Ms. Janet Svolos
Counselor
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 350
E-mail: jsvolos@chaminade.org
Grades: 9-11
Letters: S-V |
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As I begin my second year here at Chaminade I feel
extraordinarily blessed and fortunate to be a part of the Nade
family. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from
California State University, Northridge and my Masters of
Science in School Counseling and Guidance with a Pupil Personnel
Services Credential from California Lutheran University. I enjoy
working with the students and assisting them in all of their
academic endeavors and life goals. |
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Mrs. Wendy Cowgill
College
Counselor
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 330
E-mail:
wcowgill@chaminade.org
Grade: 12
Letters: A-F |
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I have been a
teacher and counselor at Chaminade for the past six years and
will begin my 7th as a college counselor. I received my B.A. in
Psychology from CSUN then also completed my M.A. in Clinical
Psychology. During my graduate work at CSUN, I was a teaching
intern (Introductory Psychology) for three years. I have also
worked as a therapist in a residential group home with
adolescent boys and at a battered women's shelter working with
the children living there. I have enjoyed by time at Chaminade
and am looking forward to many more great years. |
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Laura Vaughan
College Counselor
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 325
E-mail:
lvaughan@chaminade.org
Grade:
12
Letters:
G-M |
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Hi, my name is Laura
Vaughan and I am thrilled to be the newest addition to the
Chaminade family! Originally from the Central Valley, I moved
to Southern California over ten years ago to attend college and
begin my career as a counselor and educator. I have my
undergraduate degree in Psychology from California Lutheran
University (CLU) and my Masters degree in Counseling (with a
Pupil Personnel Services K-12 counseling credential) from the
University of San Diego. After working with freshmen and
transfer students in CLU’s admissions office for four and a half
years, I moved over to the ‘other side of the desk’ to work with
college-bound high school students last year. I am enjoying
being able to share my experiences in both settings with my
junior and senior Chaminade students as they start exploring
colleges and planning their futures. I am also helping to
moderate the S.A.D.D. and “Soaring Eagles” clubs on campus and
teaching a class. I feel proud and grateful to do the job I do
everyday, especially at a place like Chaminade where the
students and parents are so welcoming, and where my colleagues
are so friendly and student-centered! I look forward to many
more years at Chaminade, guiding my students to find the college
that fits them best! |
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Mrs. Gail Grand
College Counselor
Phone: 818-347-8300
ext. 327
E-mail:
ggrand@chaminade.org
Grade: 12
Letters: Mc-Z |
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I
began my career as an educator in New York and New Jersey as a teacher of
biology and general science. After years of watching high school students
struggle with post-secondary educational decisions, I returned to Barry
University for a Master’s degree in School Guidance and Counseling. Thus began
my second career, as Director of College Counseling, at a private high school in
Miami Beach, Florida. During this time, I also wrote two educational guidebooks
for teenagers, and a college counseling newsletter used by counselors around the
country. After moving to California to be closer to family, I began working at
Chaminade in August, 2003. I feel both lucky and blessed to be working
with the wonderful students and adults who make up the Chaminade family,
and I look forward to many years assisting Chaminade
students as they make
plans for their future. |
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Mrs. Juliana Gallant
Therapist
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 358
E-mail:
jgallant@chaminade.org
Grade: 12
Letters: G-Mc |
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I have been at
Chaminade for the past three years as a college counselor and am
very excited to be working in my new position as school
therapist beginning this school year. I have an undergraduate
degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and a
Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with a Marriage and
Family Therapy emphasis from Mount Saint Mary’s College. I
worked in another private high school for eight years, five of
those in the Counseling Office doing academic, college, and
personal counseling. I have also worked at the Santa
Monica-UCLA Rape Treatment Center as well as at Lost Hills
Children’s Services doing outreach to elementary, middle, and
high school students. I am a licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist and I look forward to working with many Chaminade
students and their families this year and for many years to
come. |
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Mrs. Fran Van Leeuwen
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext. 323
E-mail:
fvanleeuwen@chaminade.org
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Welcome to the
Guidance Office-my name is Fran Van Leeuwen. I attended the
University of Wisconsin before relocating to Southern
California. I have been with Chaminade for 13 years, six years
assisting the Vice-Principal's Office and the last seven in the
Guidance Office.
As a parent of two Chaminade graduates (Tiffany, '92 and Justin,
'97), I appreciate working in such a special environment that
allows me to meet your children and to watch them grow and
mature. |
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Laura Yocum
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 818-347-8300 ext.
323
E-mail:
lyocum@chaminade.org
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Hi, my name is Laura
Yocum and I am an alumnus of Chaminade…Class of 1998. I am
filling in as the administrative assistant in the Guidance
Office while Mrs. VanLeeuwen is on a leave of absence.
Transcript requests should be sent to me along with the fee and
form that is available on the Counseling home page. If you have
any questions or concerns feel free to contact our office at any
time, and I’ll be glad to assist you. |
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