Meet Our School Counselors

Mrs. Andrea Torrez, Last Names: A- Gr
Mrs. Torrez has worked at Aquinas for twenty years. She attended California State University San Bernardino for her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and earned her Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from the University of Redlands. She is also the Assistant AP Coordinator, NCAA Counselor, and National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation Moderator.

Ms. Amber Lejay, Last Names: Gu - Ni & International
Ms. Lejay earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television Broadcasting and a Master of Science Degree in Educational Counseling from the University of La Verne. She also earned a Pupil Personnel Services Credential through the state of California and is a Registered Behavior Technician certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. She is also the AP Coordinator, Academies Coordinator, and International Students Counselor.

Mrs. Janette Venegas, Last Names: No - Z

This is her second year with Aquinas. She graduated from USC with a Master of Education is School Counseling and holds a Pupil Personnel Service Credential. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is a member of the California Association of School Counselors. She is also the Dual Enrollment Counselor, Global Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator, and Records & Transcripts Requests Coordinator.

10 Questions to Ask Your Counselor:

1. What courses do I need to be ready for college?

2. How should I plan my schedule so that I'll complete them?

3. Which elective courses do you recommend?

4. Which AP/Honors courses should I consider taking?

5. Do you have any college planning sessions scheduled?

6. Are there any scholarships I should know about?

7. When is our school's College Fair?

8. How do I apply for financial aid for college?

9. What are NCAA/NAIA requirements?

10. How do I request letters of recommendation?