Wellness Center Support Staff

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Mr. Pedro Heredia, LCSW #75127

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.

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Ms. Sally Forgach, Social Worker Assistant

My name is Sally Forgach I am a Social Work Assist here at Franklin High School.  I was born and raised in Stockton, California and I am bilingual.  A few of my passions are spending time with my Family, Yoga and watching movies.  I have my Juris Doctorate Degree in Law from Taft School of Law; I have also attended The University of the Pacific and San Joaquin Delta College.  I have 17 years of experience working in the field in Education and with youth.  I am excited to be here at Franklin and looking forward too many great things to come.  I believe “Change is not something that we should fear. Rather, it is something that we should welcome.  For without change, nothing in this world would ever grow or blossom, and no one in this world would ever move forward to become the person they’re meant to be.

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Mr. Amit Nathaniel, Social Worker Assistant

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. 

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Mrs. Sylvia Warner, Health Educator

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Last Modified on September 1, 2023