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Counseling

Mission & Vision

The Sierra Pacific School Counseling Staff is dedicated to nurturing and fostering the intellectual and emotional attributes found in each of our students. School counselors maintain an open-door policy in an effort to help students feel both welcomed and invited. Our goal is to assist each student in discovering their individual gifts and talents and graduate from high school as well-rounded, young adults equipped with a post-secondary plan ready to make unique contributions to society.

Kristen Snyder, Lead Counselor

Mrs. Snyder joined the Sierra Pacific High School counseling team in July of 2015. She currently serves as Lead Counselor and Business Finance Academy Counselor. Prior to becoming a Golden Bear, she was a counselor at Hanford High School for 19 years. She graduated from Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She then went on to attend Fresno Pacific University, earning a Pupil Personnel Services credential in school counseling and a Master of Arts degree in education. As an alumnus of both Armona Parkview and Hanford High, Mrs. Snyder feels honored to be serving today's youth in her community.

Students Served: Business Finance Academy

Email: kfarrahsnyder@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Phone: 559-583-5912 x2021

Sandra Espinola

Mrs. Espinola started her career as a high school counselor in 2015 at Sierra Pacific High School. Prior to Sierra Pacific, Mrs. Espinola was an adjunct counselor and teacher at College of the Sequoias. She graduated from CSU Fresno with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, and a Masters degree in counseling and Student Services with a pupil personal services credential. Mrs. Espinola is an alumni from Hanford High School and is proud to be a part of her community working with students. 

Students Served:  Last names start with A-F (Grade 9), A-G (Grades 10-12) & Educational Partnership Academy

Email: sespinola@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Phone: 559-583-5912 x2023

Mario Gutierrez

Mr. Gutierrez came to Sierra Pacific High School as a counselor in the fall of 2013. He was a counselor at Hanford High School and Earl F. Johnson prior to becoming a Golden Bear. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies and his Masters of Arts in counseling with a Pupil Personnel Service credential from CSU Fresno. Mr. Gutierrez is honored to be serving the parents and students of Sierra Pacific High School. 

Students Served: Last names start with L-Z (Grade 9) & O-Z (Grades 10-12)

Email: mgutierrez@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Phone: 559-583-5912 x2020

Rhonda Kane

Mrs. Kane has been working at Sierra Pacific High School since 2019, taking on the role of Counselor in the 2023-24 school year. She graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of arts degree in Organizational Leadership, then went on to earn her master of arts degree in Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Service credential from Brandman University. Mrs. Kane is proud to be a Golden Bear and feels honored to be serving the youth in her community.  

Students Served: Last names start with G-K (Grade 9) & H-N (Grades 10-12)

Email: rkane@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Phone: 559-583-5912 x2025

Counseling Office Hours

8:00am-4:00pm

Resources & Links

SPHS School Counseling Semi-Annual Updates
Fall 2024 Mid-Year Update
2024-25mid-yearcounselingupdate1 (PDF)
End of Year Update 2023-2024
First page of the PDF file: SPHS2023-24YearEndOnePager1

Additional Student Support Staff

janene bouse, school psychologistEmail: jbouse@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Phone: 559-583-5912 ext. 2019
 
Hector Cabrera, School Social Worker
Email: hcabrera@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us Phone: 559-583-5912 ext. 2018
 
Casandra O'Brien, Career Education Coordinator
Email: cobrien@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us  Phone: 559-583-5912 ext. 2015
 
Ruben Valdovinos, Student Specialist
Email: rvaldovinos@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us  Phone: 559-583-5912 ext. 2028 
 
             Mari Vega, Registrar              Email: mvega@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us  Phone: 559-583-5912 ext. 2002