Counseling
AGHS School Counseling Office
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Joanna Onato-Molina, Counselor (Head Counselor)
Caseload: D-G & AVID 11
Email: joanna.onato-molina@lmusd.org
Meet Mrs. Molina!
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Yusdivia Mosqueda, Counselor
Caseload: A-C & AVID 12
Email: yusdivia.mosqueda@lmusd.org
Meet Mrs. Mosqueda!
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Jose Alvarez, Counselor
Caseload: Me-Ri & ELD
Email:jose.alvarez@lmusd.org
A resident of Santa Maria for over 30 years, Mr. Alvarez is a 2008 graduate of Pioneer Valley High School. Following a semester at Allan Hancock College, he stepped away from his studies to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his return, he resumed his education at Allan Hancock, earning an Associate of Science in Mathematics before transferring to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business.
After a brief career in the agriculture industry, Mr. Alvarez discovered a new calling in education through his service in a youth group and through his mentors. While working in the Financial Aid department at Allan Hancock College, he earned a Master’s in School Counseling from Brandman University. He officially launched his counseling career at Arroyo Grande High School in 2021.
An avid sports enthusiast, Mr. Alvarez can often be found cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, the Los Angeles Dodgers, LAFC and Chivas. Outside of his professional life, he cherishes time spent with his wife, two daughters, and their two dogs. In his personal time, he stays active through gardening, fishing, and a variety of outdoor activities.
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The Counseling department follows the national standards set forth by the American School Counselor Association. These standards serve as guidelines to help ensure that all school counseling programs address their students in a comprehensive manner, in an effort to prepare students to be successful in life after high school.
Academic Standards: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across their life-span. Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide variety of post-secondary options, including college. Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Career Standards: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Students will employ strategies to achieve future career success. Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world of work.
Personal/Social Standards: Students will acquire attitudes, knowledge and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect themselves and others. Students will make decisions, set goals, and take appropriate action to achieve their goals. Students will understand safety and survival skills.