Meet the Counselors
Mr. Pedro Rubio
Middle School (A - Li) and 11th & 12th Early College Academy Counselor
Phone: (562) 920-1801 ext 3402
Email: pedrorubio@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of South East High School
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology- California State University, Northridge
- Master of Science, Educational Counseling, University of La Verne
- Pupil Personnel Services Credentials- University of La Verne
Ms. Vanessa Lopez
Middle School (Ll - Z) and 9th & 10th Early College Academy Counselor
Phone: 562-920-1801 Ext. 3045
Email: vanessalopez@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of King City High School
- Bachelor of Science, Human Development - California State University, Monterey Bay
- Master of Arts, Counselor Education - San Jose State University
- Pupil Personnel Services Counseling Credential - San Jose State University
Mr. Jovani Flores
At Promise Counselor
Phone: (562) 920-1801 ext 3044
Email: jovaniflores@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of Pioneer High School
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - Vanguard University of Southern California
- Master of Science, Educational Counseling - University of La Verne
- Pupil Personnel Services Credentials - University of La Verne
Mrs. Carla Tripp
High School Counselor - (A - Espa)
Phone: 562-920-1801 Ext. 3020
Email: carlatripp@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of Bellflower High School
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Minor in Sociology - California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Master of Science, School Psychology - California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Pupil Personnel Services Counseling Credentials in School Psychology, School Counseling and Child Welfare, and Attendance - California State University, Dominguez Hills
Mrs. Michelle Paredes
High School Counselor - (Espe - Lev)
Phone: 562-920-1801 Ext. 3020
Email: mparedes@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of El Rancho High School
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Minor in Labor Studies - University of California, Los Angeles
- Master of Arts, Education Counseling - Azusa Pacific University
- Pupil Personnel Services Counseling Credential - Azusa Pacific University
Mrs. Lauren Conte
High School Counselor - (Lew - Pre)
Phone: 562-920-1801 Ext. 3040
Email: laurenconte@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of Warren High School
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - California State University, Long Beach
- Master of Science, Educational Psychology - University of La Verne
- Pupil Personnel Services Counseling Credential - University of La Verne
Mrs. Anna Fujimoto
High School Counselor - (Pri - Z)
Phone: 562-920-1801 Ext. 3020
Email: afujimoto@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of St. Joseph High School
- Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts - Long Beach City College
- Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - California State University, Fullerton
- Master of Science, School Counseling - University of La Verne
- Pupil Personnel Services Counseling Credential - University of La Verne
Ms. Malessa Campos
College & Career Counselor
Phone: (562) 920-1801 Ext 3401
Email: malessacampos@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of Norwalk High School
- Bachelor of Arts, History & Sociology - California State University, Long Beach
- Single Subject Teaching Credential (Social Science) - California State University, Long Beach
- Master of Science, Counseling - California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credentials - California State University, Dominguez Hills
- College Counseling Certificate - California State University, Dominguez Hills
Ms. Kristin Jones-Manning
Wellness Counselor
Phone: 562-920-1801 Ext. 3415
Email: kristinjones@busd.k12.ca.us
Education:
- Graduate of Bullard High School
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - California State University, Fresno
- Master of Science, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy - California State University, Fresno
- Pupil Personnel Services Counseling Credential - National University
- National Counselor Certification - National Board of Certified Counselors
