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Absence Intervention Contacts

Please review the contacts/resources below if you need assistance with your student's attendance. 

District Social Worker

 

Dagoberto Espinoza

Dagoberto Espinoza
despinoza@smuhsd.org
Office: 650-558-2290
Cell: 650-865-4381 

 

Contact the District Social Worker if you/your child need help with the following: 

  • Samtrans bus passes to support transportation to/from school  

  • Case management services to facilitate access and linkage to community resources, e.g. food banks, childcare needs, housing resources, external mental health referrals

  • Engagement with a student in the home environment to encourage and support school attendance 

  • Parent/caregiver psycho-social support through groups/classes, e.g.  Parent Connect

  • Student support through individual sessions and groups 


Assistant Principals
 

Mauricio Rodriguez headshot
Mauricio Rodriguez (speaks Spanish)
mrodriguez@smuhsd.org

 

Michalis Gordon
Michalis Gordon 
mgordon@smuhsd.org

 
Deyango Harris headshot
Deyango Harris
dharris@smuhsd.org 

Contact any Assistant Principal if you/your child need help with the following: 
  • Concerns about the attendance letter and notification you received

  • Concerns about the safety or well-being of your child 

  • Issues around consequences due to absences and truancy

  • If you are experiencing homelessness, please contact Mauricio Rodriguez.


Family Engagement Coordinator
 

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Maria Fernanda Cely (speaks Spanish)
650-558-2762
fcely@smuhsd.org

Contact the Family Engagement Coordinator if you/your child need help with the following: 

  • Learn about opportunities for engagement (meetings, workshops, school events)

  • Connecting with school personnel (Advocacy)

  • Assist families in understanding our school system (schedules, calendar, Parent Canvas accounts)

  • School and Community Resources


School Attendance Technician

Sandra Valenzuela (Speaks Spanish)
svalenzuela@smuhsd.org
650-558-2708

Contact the Attendance Technician if you/your child need help with the following: 

  • Reporting an absence 

  • Obtain pass for student who are leaving school early 

  • Inaccurate data related to attendance 


Mental Health and Wellness Counselors

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Lucero Govea (speaks Spanish)
lgovea@smuhsd.org
650-558-2776
 

Gabriella Gelb

Gabriella Gelb
ggelb@smuhsd.org
650-558-2749

 
Georgina Rivera

Georgina Rivera (speaks Spanish)
grivera@smuhsd.org
650-558-2709
 

Jessica Azer
Jessica Azer (speaks Spanish)
jazer@smuhsd.org
650-558-2732

Contact a Wellness Counselor if you/your child need help with the following: 
  • Mental health concerns related to attendance 

  • Mental health referrals to Care Solace or other community resources


School Counselors

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Linh Trinh
Works with last names A-Di
ltrinh@smuhsd.org
(650) 558-2712

 

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Faith Cabie-Ramil

Works with last names Do-Le
650-558-2711
fcabieramil@smuhsd.org

 
Wendy Rivera headshot

Wendy Rivera
Works with last names K-Li-Q and ML/Newcomers
650-558-2759
wrivera@smuhsd.org

Shannon Millard headshot

Shannon Millard
Works with last names R-Z
650-558-2710
smillard@smuhsd.org

Contact a School Counselor if you/your child need help with the following: 
  • Concerns about missing days and assignments

  • Connecting students with their teachers on missing assignments due to absences

  • Academic supports including 504 plans, health issues impacting students’ education, after-school tutoring and supports
     


Health Aide

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Renee McAuliffe
650-558-2722
rmcauliffe@smuhsd.org

Contact the Health Aide if you/your child need help with the following: