Welcome to the Santiago Charter Middle School
Counseling and Psychology Department.
We are here to help!
Academic Resources
We help with:
Scheduling and class selection
Academic Intervention/Supports
Grade Checks
Credit Recovery and Promotion Checks
Learning and Educational Support (504/IEP/SST)
Social- Emotional Resources
We help with:
Short term mental health support
Crisis Intervention
Conflict Resolution with peers
Outside Counseling Referrals
College and Career Resources
We help with:
Career Exploration
Post Secondary Option Exploration (College)
High School Planning (8th grade)
Career Day
School Counseling and Psychology Staff
Mrs. Kerry Vicencia
kvicencia@orangeusd.org
Hi Santanas! This is my 4th year at Santiago and I am so excited to join the Santiago Counseling team. I graduated from University of Arizona with a degree in Psychology before completing my M.Ed. in Educational Counseling & School Counseling Credential from Azusa Pacific University. When I am not working, you can find me running and training for my next marathon or spending time with my two kiddos. I can't wait to get to know all of you!
rpatel@orangeusd.org
Hi Santanas! This will be my 14th school year at Santiago. I graduated with a BA in Sociology from CSUF before completing my Masters in Educational Counseling, School Counseling Credential, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling Credential from Azusa Pacific University. Additionally, I hold an Administrative Credential and am pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Special Education. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends/family. The best part of my job is being able to support students throughout their middle school experience. #GetRADStayRAD
Mrs. Wendi Johnson
School Psychologist
wajohnson@orangeusd.orgHi Santanas! This marks my 4th year at Santiago. Prior to working at Santiago, I spent 17 years in OUSD as a school psychologist. I graduated from University of La Verne with a BA in English and attended Graduate School at National University. In my free time I like to travel, read, swim and spend time with my kids.
If you need mental health support, please consider the following resources:
Text Mrs. Vicencia's Google Number 714-485-3068
Text Ms. Patel's Google Number 714-784-5648
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255): Call 24/7, free and confidential support for you or your loved ones.
Text 'ACT' to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 24/7 for free, confidential support.
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center- (800) 273-8255;.Crisis line, outreach and survivor support services for family members of a person who committed suicide. | www.didihirsch.org/orange-county
National Institute of Mental Health (NAMI)- 1-800-950-NAMI (Helpline): Helpline and family resources and groups for those affected by mental illness. | www.namioc.org
The Trevor Project- A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Call, text or chat. Text 678-678 or call 866-488-7386.