TOHS Counseling Philosophy and Mission
The counselors at Thousand Oaks High School believe that all students can learn and achieve and have the right to access and participate in the school counseling program. We believe in a holistic approach to school counseling that includes collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a student’s life and addresses and appreciates the uniqueness of each student. Our school counseling program is preventive in design and developmental in nature in order to provide direct academic, college and career, and social-emotional services to all students with additional services and supports to those who need them. We focus on the needs of our students within our school to shape them into academically sound 21st century learners and responsible members of our community within our global society.
Meet Your Counselors
Mrs. Britt
Education:
Bachelor Fine Art (BFA) in Film and Television Production, Chapman University
Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance, California Lutheran University
Pupil Personnel Services Credential, California Lutheran University
Counseling Philosophy: I would say my life philosophy is that everything happens for a reason, as cliche as that sounds, but I've found it to be true. Everything that occurs leads us down a certain path and how we deal with these twists and turns is what make up our life story. Having said that, I would also say to know that you can ask for help and there are so many people who can support you. Asking for help in times of need is the most courageous thing a person can do. As a counselor, I am here to support my students with their life journey and help them to successfully navigate high school.
Favorite Quote: I don't have anything super meaningful but have a funny one from a movie...
From Valley Girl (best 80's movie ever!!!) - Nicolas Cage says it in reference to a girl staying in the car because she doesn't want to get out because they are in Hollywood and she thinks it's dangerous. He says to her "okay but when they attack the car, save the radio"... Then of course, she gets out. It's funny.
Interests: Anyone entering my office knows I still have a bit of whimsy in me. I love 80's movies and music, Disney, Barbies, Paris, and pop culture in general. I'm a huge NKOTB fan and proudly say I've seen them in concert 6 times (5 times as an adult). :) I love hanging out with my family and doing things with them, such as going to the beach, going to Disneyland, going on a road trip in my husband's Jeep, or just playing in the backyard. I love watching NFL football and gladly sit around all day Sunday watching Direct TV rooting for my team, which right now is both the Colts and the Broncos. I love to read and do creative things, like decoupage when I have the time. My mom is probably my best friend and we do a lot of fun things together, but I also love just hanging out with my boys - my husband and two sons.
Bachelor Fine Art (BFA) in Film and Television Production, Chapman University
Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance, California Lutheran University
Pupil Personnel Services Credential, California Lutheran University
Counseling Philosophy: I would say my life philosophy is that everything happens for a reason, as cliche as that sounds, but I've found it to be true. Everything that occurs leads us down a certain path and how we deal with these twists and turns is what make up our life story. Having said that, I would also say to know that you can ask for help and there are so many people who can support you. Asking for help in times of need is the most courageous thing a person can do. As a counselor, I am here to support my students with their life journey and help them to successfully navigate high school.
Favorite Quote: I don't have anything super meaningful but have a funny one from a movie...
From Valley Girl (best 80's movie ever!!!) - Nicolas Cage says it in reference to a girl staying in the car because she doesn't want to get out because they are in Hollywood and she thinks it's dangerous. He says to her "okay but when they attack the car, save the radio"... Then of course, she gets out. It's funny.
Interests: Anyone entering my office knows I still have a bit of whimsy in me. I love 80's movies and music, Disney, Barbies, Paris, and pop culture in general. I'm a huge NKOTB fan and proudly say I've seen them in concert 6 times (5 times as an adult). :) I love hanging out with my family and doing things with them, such as going to the beach, going to Disneyland, going on a road trip in my husband's Jeep, or just playing in the backyard. I love watching NFL football and gladly sit around all day Sunday watching Direct TV rooting for my team, which right now is both the Colts and the Broncos. I love to read and do creative things, like decoupage when I have the time. My mom is probably my best friend and we do a lot of fun things together, but I also love just hanging out with my boys - my husband and two sons.
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Mr. Solis
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Ms. Scott
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cal State University Northridge
Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance, California Lutheran University
Pupil Personal Services Credential, California Lutheran University
Counseling Philosophy: I truly believe that every student can obtain their personal goals. It takes dedication, perseverance, and hard work on the part of the student, and it’s my job to create the path, so the student can see the steps they will need to take in order to achieve that goal. My advice to students it to, one, find your passion. Our passion speaks to us within, it’s always been there, we just have to have the courage to listen.
And two, not all things come easily in life, it is natural to fail, and it takes a resilient human being to pick yourself up, and continue to move forward in order to accomplish something great.
Favorite Quote(s): "Not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
"Fake it until you make it." - Darla Scott ;)
Interests: A few of my favorite things are music, dancing, traveling, and eating ice cream.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cal State University Northridge
Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance, California Lutheran University
Pupil Personal Services Credential, California Lutheran University
Counseling Philosophy: I truly believe that every student can obtain their personal goals. It takes dedication, perseverance, and hard work on the part of the student, and it’s my job to create the path, so the student can see the steps they will need to take in order to achieve that goal. My advice to students it to, one, find your passion. Our passion speaks to us within, it’s always been there, we just have to have the courage to listen.
And two, not all things come easily in life, it is natural to fail, and it takes a resilient human being to pick yourself up, and continue to move forward in order to accomplish something great.
Favorite Quote(s): "Not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
"Fake it until you make it." - Darla Scott ;)
Interests: A few of my favorite things are music, dancing, traveling, and eating ice cream.
