Venture Academy's Counseling Department
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Welcome to the Venture Academy Counselor page. Venture Academy follows a comprehensive school guidance program that focuses on academics, personal/social, and career counseling. There are four counselors who work with Venture Academy students of all grade levels and in all academies to ensure they have positive & healthy experiences inside and outside of school.
Counseling Center 2721 Transworld Drive Stockton, CA 95204 (209) 468-5969 Stop by our new counseling center located in the front of the Ventureland building to pick-up permission slips, referral forms, as well as college and career related information. We are also here to answer any questions regarding how we can assist in meeting your student's individual needs.     Counseling Staff
Melissa Goodman - Counselor
(209) 986-5035 mgoodman@sjcoe.net I am honored to be the newest member of the counseling team at Venture Academy. I was raised in Oakdale, CA where I reside with my two children and two dogs. I recently received my Masters in Counselor Education and am working toward my license as a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, wakeboarding and sitting down with a good book. My passion is working with kids to ensure their success both academically and socially. 
Jeremy Sinclair - Counselor
(209) 993-0737 jsinclair@sjcoe.net I have been working as a School Counselor at Venture since 2010. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked both in private and non-profit settings. Sports and travel are two passions of mine. I have spent a year serving in Uganda, Africa just before joining the Venture family and I currently help coach both boys and girls volleyball. I love living in Stockton with my wife (who also coaches volleyball at Venture) and two daughters. 
Chelsea Weilburg - Counselor
(209) 229-6990 cweilburg@sjcoe.net I have been with Venture Academy since 2014 and absolutely love it. I’ve lived in San Joaquin County my entire life and care deeply for the community. I am also an adjunct psychology instructor at San Joaquin Delta College where I teach both online and evening courses. I am very passionate about animals and enjoy traveling, cooking/baking, and hiking. 
Kim Scott - Counselor
(209) 229-6986 kscott@sjcoe.net I have been a school counselor for 9 years and this is my 3rd year working as a counselor at Venture Academy. I grew up in Modesto and attended the University of the Pacific as a student athlete. I was very fortunate to earn an Athletic Scholarship and play soccer as a UOP tiger. I recently had my second son and am now a proud mom of two boys. My husband, two boys, bull-dog and I live in Lodi and love being there. We enjoy the outdoors and love to hike, swim, camp, ski, etc. 
Jose Juache - Counselor Technician (209) 403-7353 jjuache@sjcoe.net This is my first year at Venture Academy and I am enjoying every second! I was born and raised in Stockton and care for the community deeply. I love working with Venture’s counselors to ensure our school is a safe learning environment for all. In my free time I enjoy coaching basketball as well as staying active, traveling, and trying new foods. |