The John Muir Middle School Counseling staff is dedicated to helping students meet their academic goals, enhance their social skills, and mature emotionally during and beyond their middle-school years.  They are available from 8 am to 3:30 pm during school days.
 
Parents/Guardians who require an appointment should e-mail or call ahead of time and students should sign up in the Counseling Office to get an appointment.
 
Counselors for the 2025-2026 school year:
 
Students’ Last Name: A–E – Paul Smith – 618-4400 x 3764 – paulsmith@slusd.us
Students’ Last Name: F–L – CJ Patterson – 618-4400 x 3793 – cjpatterson@slusd.us
Students’ Last Name: M–Q – Stacey Ferreria – 618-4400 x 3783 – sferreria@slusd.us
Students’ Last Name: R–Z – Denise Farrell – 618-4400 x 3769 – dfarrell@slusd.us

The Counseling Department would like Students and Families to be aware of this resource on Youth Suicide Prevention