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The Counseling Department has been reorganized into smaller, more manageable units with clearly defined areas of responsibility.
These units consist of: African-American Scholastic Programs, Continuing Student Counseling Department, International Student Counseling Department, Latina/o Services Network, New Student Counseling Department and Transfer Counseling Department.
This reorganization ensures that the counseling needs of students at all campuses are being better met
( African American Scholastic Program (AASP) )
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Biography is unavailable at this time.
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African American Scholastic Program (AASP) Interdisciplinary Studies Department |
Professor Clark has been counseling and teaching at CCSF since 2006.
Her educational philosophy is "Each One, Teach One!"
Professor Clark is co-advisor of the Black Student Union.
Professor Clark is a Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the NAACP, and is a board member of various community organizations.
Professor Clark is a martial arts instructor (sifu) and personal trainer.
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African American Scholastic Program (AASP) B.S. in Psychology - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S. in Counseling - San Francisco State University; doctoral studies at UC-Berkeley and Walden U. |
Prof. Clark, who is a counselor in the African American Scholastic Programs/Multicultural Retention Services Department (MRSD) and professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies departments, has been counseling and teaching at CCSF since 1988; he also served as the first MRSD Department Chairperson from 2010-13. His areas of expertise are HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), financial aid, athletics advising and non-profit/community programs.
Eclectic, holistic counseling and teaching philosophy and style.
Advisor - Black Student Union
Former advisor - Martial Arts Club, Polynesian Club
International Grand Polaris (President) and Life Member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.; National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.; NAACP; board member for various community organizations.
Martial arts instructor (sifu) and personal trainer. Exercise, health and nutrition enthusiast.
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African American Scholastic Program (AASP) BA in Psychology from Mills College |
Prof. Craig has been counseling at CCSF since 2011, and teaching since 2012
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Biography is unavailable at this time.
( Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) )
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Chair, Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) M.S. Counseling; San Francisco State University |
I have been counseling at CCSF since Spring 2006. Also, I continue to coordinate the "STEM" Program (grant funding ended Oct. 2010): www.ccsf.edu/apass/stem
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Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) B.A., San Francisco State University |
Biography is unavailable at this time.
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( CalWORKs )
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( Continuing Students Counseling Department )
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A. Asian American Studies, San Francisco State University |
Prof. Batallones has been teaching at CCSF since 2008
Chair, Philippine Studies Department
Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies & Learning Assistance Departments
Member, Filipino American Task Force of CCSF
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S.W., M.Ph., University of California, Berkeley |
Ms. Blumenthal has been a counselor at CCSF since 1991.
She encourages students to develop their academic potential to the fullest degree possible.
Ms. Blumenthal is an Academic Counselor in The Continuing Student Counseling Department. She is on the Board of the Friends of the Library, is a member of the CCSF Honors Committee, and the International Education Committee.
She was a board member of the Mt. Zion/UCSF Comprehension Cancer Center Auxiliary.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., UCLA; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles |
Prof. Chong-Delon has been counseling since 1987 and started at City College of San Francisco in 1992.
Helping you on your journey through education, career, and life planning transitions is why I am here. Make an appointment or drop-in. My goal is getting you where you want to go with the programs and resources available at City College of San Francisco. The counseling process begins with where you are currently. I help you envision where you want to go, help you understand your options, connect you to programs, services, and resources.
Your responsibility includes:
*Taking time and thinking about where you have been, where you are now, and the goals you have for your future. If you don't have clear goals, we work together to clarify what you want.
*Gathering information like transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, resumes, medical history (that may indicate needs for special accommodations), tests and assessments (i.e. AP or SAT scores, English, ESL, and Math scores); using resources like Financial Aid, Student Activities, EOP&S, retention programs, Transfer Center, Career Center, Student Health, and Academic Counseling.
*Develope an educational plan.
*Keep counseling appointment commitments.
*Prepare for class and counseling appointments.
*Attend class and do the work required for successful completion.
We work together for your success.
My mission is helping you leave City College because you accomplished what you set out to do here and are ready to move on and you now have more confidence and skills as you make the many decisions that come your way. Change is a part of life and enthusiasm keeps your journey exciting!
Looking forward to your success!
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A. A., Chabot College |
Professor De Cordova has been a Counselor at CCSF since 1997.
He hopes to serve each and every student to the best of his ability.
He has served on the Graduation Subcommittee, the Basic Skills Committee, and is presently serving on the Scholarship Committee.
Professor De Cordova enjoys travel, reading, and cooking.
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Biography is unavailable at this time.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., Glendale College; B.A., San Jose State University; M.A., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., Canada College; B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Ms. Hayes' philosophy is that students should thoroughly understand the educational process. She tries to provide her students with the information and support they need to succeed
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Coordinator, Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A. City College of San Francisco |
Prof. Henderson-Brown has been counseling at CCSF since 2002 & teaching since 2007.
Department Chair, Academic Counseling Services (MUB/ARTS/CLOU/SCIE)
Academic & Veteran Counselor
Chair, SSSP-Orientation/SEP Workgroup
Lead Counselor for SFUSD High School Outreach for Bridge to Success
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., Stanford University; M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies |
Biography is unavailable at this time.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology |
Prof. Marshall has been teaching at CCSF since 2011
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., Lewis & Clark College; M.A., Sonoma State University |
Lindy McKnight has worked at CCSF since 1982 as a site supervisor, support staff, counselor, instructor, department chair, dean, and interim vice chancellor. Previously she worked in a private psychotherapy practice as a licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Currently she provides academic counseling in the Cloud 207 academic counseling office.
Ms. McKnight is committed to helping students navigate the college system. She assists students in defining a course of study, career goals, and requirements for degree, transfer, or career preparation. Ms. McKnight is committed to social justice and to closing the achievement gap. She served as the Executive Lead for the initial Gates grant (2010-2013) that led to the current Bridge to Success Program which has as its goal doubling the number of African-American and Latina/o students who complete a certificate, degree, or transfer to a four year university.
Ms. McKnight is actively involved in participatory governance committees. Previously she served as a Grievance Officer and Executive Board member for AFT2121. She is a strong supporter of students and is deeply involved in student equity initiatives as well as being a voice for LGBTIQ issues and concerns.
In her leisure time, Ms. McKnight enjoys reading, walking, spectator sports, technology and spending time with her family.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
Biography is unavailable at this time.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.S., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., Antioch Graduate School of Education; Ph.D., California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco |
Ms. Owens has been a counselor at CCSF since 1985.
She is a faculty advisor for the CCSF Tibetan Student Association, the Tibetan Student Scholarship Fund and the Entrepreneur Club.
Ms. Owens has published "The Journey of Your Life".
Her hobbies include Hula Dancing, Tahitian Dance, Tap and Belly Dancing.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A. San Diego Mesa College |
Professor Sparks has been a counselor at CCSF since 1998. He has also taught several sections of LERN 50 and continues to teach LERN 52 Student Success courses.
It is his philosophy to always put the students and their rights and goals first, to empower them and serve as their advocate when necessary. To that end, in 2004, he originated the first CCSF Student Services Fair which has since become an annual event. He also originated the idea of a Student Counseling Information kiosk which can now be found in Conlan Hall outside room E-205. In addition, Professor Sparks has been instrumental in providing addtional signage to help students better navigate the Ocean campus.
He is involved in the Transfer Issues Committee, Grading Policies Commitee.
Professor Sparks is a member of FACC and also supports: Friends of the Library, World Wildlife Fund, the Nature Conservancy, and other charitable organizations.
In his leisure time, he enjoys playing guitar and singing, camping, golf and hiking.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., Antioch University |
Ms. Thompson has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 21
Her goal as a counselor is to guide students in their process of achieving their educational and career goals by providing personal, educational and career couneling services to her students. Counseling activities can include any of the following: problem-solving, goal setting, advocacy, educational planning and unofficial transcript evaluations,
Ms. Thompson currently works in Cloud 207 in the Continuing Student Counseling Department. She also works one day a week in the Queer Resource Center.
Ms. Thompson is on the Advisory Board for the Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate Program and is an active participant on the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Committee. Ms.Thompson has done extensive outreach to the transgender community, LYRIC and to Larkin Street homeless youth community.
She is a member of Gaylesta, an association of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender therapists and has a private psychotherapy practice. She is also a member of CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
Biography is unavailable at this time.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department BA Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, SFSU |
Prof. Vargas has been teaching at CCSF since 2007
What Nancy loves most about working in a community college is that students are there to make a change in their lives. Change brings opportunities. As a counseling faculty member, she has a chance to help others discover their strengths and develop self-confidence in the process of attaining their goals.
Nancy’s education includes: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, San Francisco State University, B.A. n La Raza Studies, San Francisco State University, and M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, CA. Though she has worked as a counselor at CCSF only since 2007, she has worked as a community college counselor since 1989 in other colleges. She is currently serving as a Counselor , teaches LERN 52B, serves on the AB 540 Campus-wide Committee, and the Bridge to Success Professional Counseling Group. In addition, she is a bilingual/bicultural counselor in English and Spanish and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her leisure time, she loves attending performing arts events, dancing, gourmet cooking, running, traveling and reading.
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Teachers' Certificate, Northcote College of Education, Hong kong; B.S., M.ED., University of Hawaii, Manoa |
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( International Students Counseling Department )
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Chair, International Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
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International Students Counseling Department B.S., University of San Francisco; M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Ms. Fiandaca will be on sabbatical for the 2013-14 academic year. |
One way in which Ms. Fiandaca exercises her commitment to social justice is in helping to level the academic playing field through her work with CCSF students. She assists her students in developing solid educational plans to achieve their goals, shares important information and resources, and advocates on her students' behalf. She is building her expertise in counseling students interested in Environmental Science and related majors.
She has been active on the Basic Skills Committee, the Matriculation Advisory Subcommittee, the Electronic Education Plan Work Group, and served as the Co-Chair of the Sustainability Subcommittee for the 2012-13 academic year.
In her spare time, Ms. Fiandaca enjoys reading, dancing, hiking, bicycling, community activism, learning about gardening and sustainability, and spending time with her sons and partner.
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A.A., College of San Mateo; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles |
Biography is unavailable at this time.
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B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., San Francisco State University |
Biography is unavailable at this time.
( New Students Counseling Department )
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S.S.W., San Diego State University |
A counselor at CCSF for 22 years, Ms. Cheng's goal is to motivate students and maximize their potentials. She encourages each student to aim high and take advantage of life's challenges.
Ms. Cheng has been an advisor to various student clubs. She is currently an Officer of Asian Coalition (a CCSF faculty and classified organization).
She enjoys travel and sharing cultural experiences.
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Chair, New Students Counseling Department B.A., Holy Names College; M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Ms. Huang has been teaching at CCSF since 2006.
Faculty Advisor for International Student Association, a recognized student club of CCSF Associated Students.
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New Students Counseling Department M.S. in Counseling (College Counseling and Career Counseling), San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Davis; M.S., San Francisco State University |
Prof. Liang has been teaching at CCSF since 2007
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., Sonoma State University |
Mr. Martinez has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 6 years.
His educational goal is to develop a creative and supportive milieu that empowers students to achieve their academic goals.
He is involved in the Non-Credit Matriculation Committee, Academic Senate, Outreach and Recruitment Committee, Pre-Registration and Matriculation Committee and the Campus Coordinator Committee.
Mr. Martinez has authored "The Solano Model" published by the California State Department of Mental Health.
In his leisure time, he enjoys life!
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New Students Counseling Department A.A., Chabot College; B.A., Pacific Union College; B.A., M.S., California State University, Hayward; M.Div., Ph.D., Andrews University |
Dr. Osborne has been a counselor at CCSF since 1998.
Dr. Osborne feels that literacy is as vital as shelter in an industrialized nation. He has dedicated a lifetime to students and the advancement of their education. Intellectual development and ignorance march to different tunes. He is a drum major for academic excellence.
He is currently on the Academic Senate Ex. Committee and involved in the Enhanced Self Study, General Counseling and Parliamentarian Committees.
Dr. Osborne has published The Effect of the Prison System on the Inmate (1974); Coping Skills Mechanism for Single-Parents (1984) and the Black Students College Guide (1996).
Dr. Osborne is a Cooperative Founder of the Westside Courts Community Tutoring Program and involved in Diversity Training Seminars.
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., University of San Francisco |
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New Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., The Victorian University of Manchester, United Kingdom |
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New Students Counseling Department A.S., City College of San Francisco; B.S., M.A., San Jose State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S., San Francisco State University |
Mr. Stoffers has been a counselor at CCSF since the Spring of 2001.
Hiking, writing and acting are some of his hobbies.
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New Students Counseling Department A.S., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.S.W., San Francisco State University |
Mr. Ubungen has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 21 years.
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New Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., Spelman College, Atlanta; M.S., San Francisco State University, Ed.D, University of San Francisco |
Prof. Wise has been teaching at CCSF since 2003
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New Students Counseling Department M.A. Educational Psychologyu, University of San Francisco |
Professor Wong has been teaching at CCSF since 2000.
He is a Board Member of Path Finders, an NPO dedicated to encourage low income first generation college students to complete college and achieve career goals.
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New Students Counseling Department A.A., Pasadena City College, B.A., UCLA, M.S., CSU Northridge |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University; M.S.W., University of California, Berkeley |
Sue Lim Yee has been working as a counselor at CCSF since 1981. Her current assignment with the New Student Counseling Department is at Chinatown North Beach Campus and includes teaching the non credit AAPS 1111 (required course for many non credit Business Certificate Programs).
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
Biography is unavailable at this time.
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., San Francisco State University, Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson |
Dr. Yu has been a counselor at CCSF since 1985.
He has worked with credit and non-credit students from a wide range of backgrounds at the Downtown, Alemany, Chinatown/North Beach, John Adams and Phelan campuses. He maintains a wide variety of interests and has high expectations for student achievement. Dr. Yu works with students individually as his friends and is always happy to spend time for quality services with his students.
Dr. Yu has served as the Faculty Advisor for the Associated Students Council and has been involved in over a dozen committees. He currently sits on the Student Complaint and Student Services Technology Committees. He is also a current Sexual Harassment Advisor.
He is a member of the American Psychological Association.
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Chair, Transfer Center Counseling B.S. Biological Sciences (USF) and M.A. Counseling (USF) |
Mr. Damato has been employed as a counselor at CCSF since 1990. In Fall 2000, he was assigned to the Transfer Center and in 2006 became the Chair of theTransfer Counseling Department and Transfer Director.
One of my goals is to help facilitate students' transition to baccalaureate colleges and universities and provide any assistance/resources in the transfer process.
Life-long Giants and 49ers fan. Along with his son, collects signed and authentic memorabilia. Enjoys rose gardening and real estate.
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B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., University of San Francisco |
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A.A. in Social Science, Los Angeles City College. B.A. in Sociology and M.S. in Counseling with concentrations in College and Career, San Francisco State University. |
For nearly a decade, I’ve had the good fortune of working as an academic counselor at California community colleges rich in diversity and multiculturalism. I worked part-time at Laney College, Berkeley City College, and Merritt Community College, and since the fall of 2007, I’ve worked full-time at City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in the Transfer Center.
As a native San Franciscan, raised in the Haight-Ashbury District of the 1960’s, I remember how much young people wanted a voice and to be heard. While the needs of today’s students might be different in today’s economic climate, having a voice, feeling like they’ve been heard, and providing hope to them are as important today as they have ever been.
As a Transfer Center counselor, I can empathize with the challenges faced by our students. After graduating from George Washington High School, I began working part-time for a bank. While my goal was to earn some money during the summer months prior to attending CCSF in the fall, this part-time job turned into a thirty nine year career. (I recently retired from the same bank.)
I enrolled at CCSF as planned and attended for two years before moving to Los Angeles, where I completed an associate’s degree from Los Angeles City College. I returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, attended San Francisco State University (SFSU), and eventually completed a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. During my stay at SFSU, my work status at the bank changed from part-time to full-time.
As career opportunities at the bank presented themselves, I began to devote more time and energy to my job. Within a few years, I got married and started a family. As time past though, I began to realize my job at the bank was becoming unfulfilling, and I wanted to find another career path. As fate would have it, I met someone at the bank who was also working part-time as a community college counselor. As we talked, he rekindled a dream I had of becoming a counselor. As I got more information about the Counseling program at SFSU, I became intrigued with the idea of returning to school and pursuing a master’s degree.
After a fifteen year gap, I returned to SFSU and began their master’s degree program in Counseling. While this was an especially challenging time for me (working full-time, married with a young family to raise, serving as coach of my son’s baseball and basketball teams), I felt re-energized. I learned so much about the counseling field from faculty, classmates, mentors, and advisors/counselors during my two internships (at SFSU’s Advising Center and Laney College’s Counseling Department) but most importantly, I learned so much more about myself. I found the SFSU master’s degree program to be extremely therapeutic.
It took me seven years to complete my MS degree in Counseling (with concentrations in College and Career), but I’m so glad and so grateful that I have the opportunity now to work as a community college counselor. I love the challenge of staying current with transfer requirements, the collaboration and support from all my colleagues, and most importantly, working with our students. Each morning, as I make my way onto the Ocean Campus, I’m reminded of my days here as a student and how I’ve had the good fortune to come full-circle, to be part of the CCSF faculty.
I am a member of the Health and Safety Subcommittee.
As for my interests, I’ve been a fan of the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Golden State Warriors for many years. I’ll always cherish and remember the world championship series and clinching games I’ve had the opportunity to watch (on television) for each of these teams. The 2010 World Series Championship by the Giants and the ensuing parade to celebrate their victory through the confetti strewn streets of downtown San Francisco were simply amazing.
My wife and I enjoy watching movies on the big screen, getaway weekends, and vacation trips. The trip we took to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2010 to watch Giants’ spring training games and the trip we took many years ago to Cooperstown, New York, to visit the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame have been among my favorite vacations.