GV Counselors

Shannon Ford

A-Ce (100 bldg)

Mrs. Ford has worked with elementary and high school students. She was raised in southern California and attended CSUB where she received her bachelor's degree in English. Mrs. Ford earned her master's degree in school counseling from the University of La Verne in 2003. Mrs. Ford lives in the Santa Clarita Valley with her husband, four children, and dog Ben. She enjoys trying to keep up with her kids, traveling, reading, swimming, and hiking.

Patrick Geary

Ch-Go (100 bldg)

Mr. Geary has been a counselor at the elementary, middle and high school levels. After being raised in Virginia, he attended the Unviersity of Virginia and received his bachelor's degree in Business many years ago. More recently he received his master's degree in counseling from CSUN. In addition to working full time at Golden Valley, Mr. Geary also teaches one class each semester in the counseling department at CSUN. Mr. Geary lives with his wife, daughter (future Grizzly) and his dog, Roxy. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, kayaking and traveling. He looks forward to a great first year at Golden Valley.

Leah Summers

Gr-Le (500 bldg)

Mrs. Summers has enjoyed many years in various roles in education, from teaching kindergarten through high school, coaching different sports including a state championship boys cross country team, and counseling elementary, junior high and high school students. All of these jobs have been rewarding and exciting. In her free time she rides a tandem bike with my husband, goes hiking, travels, camps, backpacks and reads. Her husband Mike is a professor of microbiology at CSUN and her daughter is attending UMASS in a PhD program in microbiology. Mrs. Summers family is also enriched by 2 dogs .She has lived in 8 different states, 2 foreign countries, and enjoyed living and working in all those places. She feels Golden Valley High School is a great place to work and the students are wonderful.

Travis Wiese

Li-Pa (500 bldg)

Mr. Wiese began his career in education in 2000. He taught 7th and 8th grade History at both Sierra Vista and at Rio Norte Junior High School. He received his Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of La Verne in the Fall of 2005 and enjoys working now at Golden Valley. Growing up in the Santa Clarita Valley made such an impression on him that he decided to work here after attending college in Long Beach. Mr Wiese went Arroyo Seco Junior High and Saugus High School, graduating in 1994. Outside of school, Mr. Wiese enjoys snow boarding, playing guitar, hiking, camping, and listening to all types of music.

Devorah Robinson

Pe-Sg (200 bldg)

Mrs. Robinson's counseling experience has been both challenging and fulfilling. In the short time she has been Golden Valley, she has had the pleasure of building relationships with many students as well as parents. Those invaluable opportunities have allowed her to increase her level of awareness and her love for her career! She received her Masters Degree from Cal Lutheran University and her hobbies include traveling, kick boxing, and watching TV game shows.

Justin Thomas

Sh-Z (200 bldg)

Mr. Thomas began his career in education at the elementary level, working to establish and monitor a physical education curriculum. In the summer months he taught swim lessons to preschool and elementary aged children. He moved to San Diego and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition at SDSU and it was at this point that he realized he wanted to pursue a career in education. He received his Master of Science in School Counseling from CSU Northridge and has been at Golden Valley HS ever since. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, ping pong, bowling, basketball and any other outdoor activities. Grizzlies Rock!

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