Board introduces two new counseling hires for Santa Susana High and elementary support role

The Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education introduced two new counseling hires during the meeting. Lisa Holtz was introduced as a counselor at Santa Susana High School and Kelly Sparks was introduced as the district elementary school assistance and support counselor.

Holtz said she first became acquainted with district staff and students as a counseling intern at Simi Valley High School and described the district as “an especially warm and welcoming community.” She thanked trustees for the opportunity to work with students and staff at Santa Susana High School.

Kelly Sparks told the board she had been a counselor in the district about 10 years ago and said she is “so happy to be back in this new role,” expressing enthusiasm for supporting elementary students and collaborating with district educators.

The introductions followed closed-session personnel actions the board reported earlier and were acknowledged with welcoming comments from trustees. No additional personnel details (such as contract length or salary) were specified in the meeting record.