Counseling

Chris Billingsley (Instructional Leader & MAD) 602-764-5046 billingsley@phoenixunion.org	Stephanie Clay (Freshmen) 602-764-5063 clay@phoenixunion.org
Margaret Carroll(PSS) 602-764-5062 carroll@phoenixunion.org	Daisy Padilla(SciTech/Aero)   602-764-5061 dpadilla@phoenixunion.org
Simir Rand(SciTech/Aero) 602-764-5049 rand@phoenixunion.org	Selena Huitron(MAD)  602-764-5025 shuitron@phoenixunion.org

Kandy Cordova(Freshmen) 602-764-5048 kcordova@phoenixunion.org

The Guidance and Counseling Program at South Mountain High School seeks to positively impact the lives of our students by partnering with the community, parents, faculty and staff.  Our department offers comprehensive planning and guidance services addressing student academic and career goals, as well as personal and social needs.  We work to give students the opportunities to acquire the educational and social competencies necessary for their growth toward lifelong success in college, career and life.

Students can schedule an appointment with the Counseling Senior Office Assistant, Ms. Soto, before school, at lunch or after school until 3:30pm.

Our Counselors are primarily assigned to students based upon Academies:

• Ms. Clay: Freshman Academy(9th grade only & SEI*)
• Ms. Cordova: Freshman Academy(9th grade only & ESS*)

• Mr. Billingsley: Media Arts & Design Academy(MAD:10th-12th grade)
• Ms. Huitron: Media Arts & Design Academy(MAD:10th-12th grade)

• Ms. Padilla: Science/Technology& Aerospace Academy(10th-12th grade)  
• Ms. Rand: Science/Technology& Aerospace Academy(10th-12th grade) 

• Ms. Carroll: Public & Social Services Academy(PSS:10th-12th grade)  

*SEI=Structured English Immersion

*ESS=Exceptional Student Services