Sierra Oaks Wellness Center
Student Wellness Advocate Team- September 2023
SWAT- September 2023
Hello September!
This month Ms. Garboushian will be working with the 6th-8th graders on Naviance. This program is an awesome tool that 6th-12th graders will use to help with career, interest, and post secondary planning. the parent portal for Naviance is below. Feel free to check it out!
Ms. Brown and Ms. Garboushian will also be going into classrooms to present to students on Respect starting Sept. 20th.
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Below are some links for more information on how you can help, asking for help, and knowing the signs.
https://www.suicideispreventable.org/find-the-words-not-themselves-facebook-static-png
Getting to know the Wellness Team:
Maida Garboushian- Counselor
Hello Sierra Oaks! My name is Maida Garboushian and I am the site counselor. This will be my second year at SO and in San Juan District. I have been in education about 13 years now and can't wait for the new year!
Alison Webster- Social Worker
I am an associate clinical social worker. I have worked with the district since 2016. I am working on getting my license to be an LCSW. I I have worked with students and families in a social work capacity for most of my professional career. I look forward to serving students at Sierra Oaks.
Jennifer Brown- Counselor MTSS
This is my 7th year as a school counselor. I have two kids one girl in 5th grade and one boy in 3rd grade. I'm excited to be part of the Sierra Oaks community and looking forward to meeting everybody.
Anderson Silva- School Psychologist
Hey Sierra Oaks! My name is Anderson Silva and I am your school psychologist. This will be my second year at Sierra Oaks and in the San Juan Unified School District. I have been in education for about 6 years now and can't wait for the new year!
Helpful Resources:
The River City Food Bank
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- Available 24/7
San Juan Wellness Room- Resources for Wellness and Support
https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/wellness-room/home?authuser=0
San Juan Open Enrollment:
Maida Garboushian
Alison Webster
Mon-Fri Mornings
Jennifer Brown
Anderson Silva
Mon and Wed