Hello, my name is Pedro Heredia and I started working at Franklin High School in 2019 as the Mental Health Clinician. I have been working as a Mental Health Clinician in schools and community clinics since 2011. I earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice in 2007 and a Masters Degree in Social Work in 2012 from CSU Stanislaus. I also earned my License in Clinical Social Work in 2017.

My role is to offer support, teach healthy coping skills and help students adopt a healthy perspective on viewing situations they may encounter. My mantra is: Face Everything and Rise.

Hobbies/Interest: watching sports; collecting; traveling. I also enjoy trying food from different countries.

Hola, mi nombre es Pedro Heredia y comencé a trabajar en Franklin High School en 2019 como el Terapeuta de Salud Mental. He trabajado como Terapeuta de Salud Mental en escuelas y clínicas comunitarias desde 2011. Obtuve una Licenciatura en Justicia Criminal en 2007 y una Maestría en Trabajo Social en 2012 de CSU Stanislaus. Obtuve mi Licenciatura en Trabajo Social Clínico en 2017.

Mi función es ofrecer apoyo, enseñar habilidades de afrontamiento saludables y ayudar a los estudiantes a adoptar una perspectiva saludable para ver las situaciones que puedan encontrar. Mi mantra es: Enfréntate a todo y levántate.

Pasatiempos / intereses: ver deportes; coleccionar; viajar. También disfruto probar comida de diferentes países.

Hello my name is Amit Nathaniel and I am the Social Work Assistant here at Franklin High School. I was born and raised in Stockton, CA. A few of my passions are Soccer, Social Justice and Equality, and Faith. I have my bachelor's degree in Sociology. I bring 5 years of experience working with High School students in mentoring, counseling, and mental health specialty. I am honored to have this opportunity to partner with you to create a better future for everyone at Franklin. Here’s to an exciting year ahead at Franklin.