Ariana was born and raised in the South Bay. Her whole academic career, she attended Wiseburn schools and graduated from Da Vinci Design in 2018. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Whittier College and her M.S. in School Counseling with PPS credential from California State University, Long Beach. She first came to the TK-8 in 2021 to work as a special education paraeducator, but wanted to support students in a different capacity. Ariana is excited to serve the community she once grew up in as a school counselor. Her goal is to provide support to her students, families, and staff, to foster a united and enriching community. In her spare time Ariana enjoys exercising, walking her dog, drinking coffee, and spending time with family.