ABOUT THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
The Rio Mesa High School Counselors are dedicated to helping you throughout your high school career. We offer academic, personal, social, and college to career counseling. As servants to our students, we are student advocates and provide referrals to community agencies.
For parents, we provide educational and long-range planning, ensure a positive learning environment, and will connect you to Parent VUE, our online access to student attendance and academic progress. In addition, we provide information and events for community agencies, ROP, and assist foreign exchange students. Finally, we work in close partnership with the College and Career Center to provide services and information to colleges, trade schools, financial aid, scholarships, and the military.
Counselors
To schedule an appointment with a counselor, please contact the Guidance Tech,
Viridiana Duran at: (805) 278-3164 or viridiana.duran@oxnardunion.org
or message your counselor through their Google Classroom.
Counselor Google Classrooms
Please join your grade level Google Classroom for all counseling information that will be provided throughout the school year.
9th Grade Google Classroom Code: dah6rg3
10th Grade Google Classroom Code: 2btcr4d
11th Grade Google Classroom Code: lydcqjl
12th Grade Google Classroom Code: e4nw4ue
| Name | Case Load | Contact Info |
| Victor Farias | A-Com | victor.farias@oxanardunion.org 805-278-2972 |
| Carri McDevitt | Con-Estra | carri.mcdevitt@oxnardunion.org |
| Cristela Arriaga | Estrb-Lamp | cristela.arriaga@oxnardunion.org 805-385-2762 |
| Kristene Kenney | Lamq-Nav IB Diploma Programme | kristene.kenney@oxnardunion.org 805-278-3788 |
Ingrid Brennan | Naw-Rui IB Career-Related Programme | |
Sylvia Gomez | Ruj-Z | sylvia.gomez@oxnardunion.org |
| Christian Zuniga | Categorical Programs (ELD, Foster, Migrant Ed., Exchange Students) | christian.zuniga@oxnardunion.org 805-278-5509 |
| Jorge Castillo | Student Wellness Specialist (SWS) | jorge.castillo@oxnardunion.org |
| Noemi Tomasetti | Student Wellness Specialist (SWS) | noemi.tomasetti@oxnardunion.org |
| Karen Correa | EAOP Site Coordinator | karen.correa@oxnardunion.org 805-385-2521 |
| Melani Castellanos | DCAC Coordinator | melani.castellanos@ucsb.edu |
| Viridiana Duran | Counseling Guidance Tech | viridiana.duran@oxnardunion.org (805) 278-3164 |
| Giselle Ortiz-Ante | Wellness Center Guidance Tech | giselle.ortiz@oxnardunion.org |
Helpful Information
- College Board
- UC Pathways
- CSU Mentor
- Financial Aid for College
- OUHSD Curriculum Framework
- OUHSD Graduation Requirements
- OUHSD Listing of Helpful Online Resources
- Scholarship Help
- Please read the SAT Test-Taking Procedures before test day.
- Visit www.testpreview.com to take practice tests like the ACT, ASVAB, GED, and SAT, among many others.
Emergency Resources
- Interface Crisis Hotline – 211
- Kids 2 Kids – (805)573-0752 or (805)640-1632
- Food Pantry at Saint Paul’s – (805)643-5033
- Catholic Charities – (805)486-2900
- Rescue Mission – (805)487-1234
Support Groups
Rio Mesa offers the following Support Groups with professional therapists during the school day:
- Grief
- Teen Issues
- Drug/ alcohol and tobacco
For more information about these groups, please contact your school counselor.
