Academic Guidance & Counseling

How Student Support Works at ECHS

• Navigating high school involves both academic growth and personal support—and you don't need to worry about figuring out who to reach out to first.

• At El Cerrito High, our Academic Counselors, Assistant Principals (APs), College & Career Center, and the James Morehouse Project (JMP) team work together as a collaborative, integrated support system. Whether a student needs help adjusting a class schedule, planning for college, or managing personal stress, the team communicates behind the scenes so that any door you enter is the right door.

• If a student needs emotional wellness support, health resources, or personal counseling, anyone can make a refereral for a student (including the student) Submit CARE Team Form

Admin & Counseling Directory

Students are assigned to an Assistant Principal and Academic Counselor based on their last name:

• Assistant Principals (AP):

  • last names start with letters A - L: Monica Ng | monica.ng@wccusd.net

  • last names start with letters M - Z: Kate Bloomer | kbloomer@wccusd.net

• Academic counselor assignments are as follows:

  • last names start with letters A-B: Kaylyn Ta (kaylyn.ta2@wccusd.net)

  • last names start with letters  C-Cas: Sara Nachowitz (sara.nachowitz@wccusd.net)

  • last names start with letters Cav-Hen: Glenn Whisler (glenn.whisler@wccusd.net)

  • last names start with letters Hern-Nee: Maria Hernandez(maria.hernandez1@wccusd.net)

  • last names start with letters Nel-Ro: Yecenia Campos (ycampos@wccusd.net)

  • last names start with letters Ru-Z: Sara Nachowitz (sara.nachowitz@wccusd.net)

(current as of Oct 18, 2026)

College & Career Center (CCC)

• Location: Library Building

• Services: Guidance on college applications, financial aid (FAFSA/CADAA), local scholarships, trade programs, career exploration, and student work permits.

• Our College & Career Counselor is Paola Dueñas. paola.duenasmartine@wccusd.net 

James Morehouse Project (JMP)

The James Morehouse Project (JMP) works to create positive changes in the El Cerrito High School community through health services, counseling, academic support and the arts. 

Students can stop by anytime.

See the specific services offered on their website https://www.jamesmorehouseproject.org/services

ECHS CARE Team Form for 2026-27:  CARE Referral Form