Meet Your Counselor
Ellisa Beamish - Counselor ebeamish@srcs.k12.ca.us
Mrs. Beamish has been a part of the Carrillo Counseling team since August 2020. Prior to coming to Carrillo, Mrs. Beamish was a counselor at Analy High School and at Ironwood Ridge High School in Tucson, Arizona. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles and her graduate degree in Counseling and Mental Health from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Prior to becoming a school counselor, Mrs. Beamish was a television news producer for eight years.
In her free time, Mrs. Beamish enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, her crazy cat Mays, cheering on the University of Arizona Wildcats and Minnesota Vikings, hiking, reading, and exploring the Bay Area with her family!
Student Caseload: Student last names Pr-Z, CEP& Rise
Veronica Cordero - Counselor vcordero@srcs.k12.ca.us
This is Ms. Cordero’s third year as a School Counselor at Maria Carrillo High School. She has been with the Santa Rosa City School District for several years at the middle school level. She has previously worked for Sonoma Country Day School and Sonoma State’s Extended Education in the EXCEL program. She graduated from Sonoma State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and is currently finishing up her final year of graduate school at the University of San Francisco towards a Master’s Degree in School Counseling.
Ms. Cordero enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and crafting at home.
Student Caseload: Student Last Names L-Po & EL Students
Lauren Davis - Counselor ldavis@srcs.k12.ca.us
Mrs. Davis started at MCHS in 2023. She worked for the prior five years as a high school counselor in Santa Barbara. Ms. Davis obtained her Masters degree in Counseling from Sonoma State and fell in love with Sonoma County at that time. She obtained her Undergraduate degree in Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara.
In addition to her love for the excitement and enthusiasm that occurs on a high school campus, Mrs. Davis enjoys running, hiking, being creative and is a passionate lover of animals.
Student Caseload: Student Last Names A-Dav
Kim Handel - College and Career Counselor khandel@srcs.k12.ca.us
Ms. Handel started at MCHS in 2018
Ms. Handel received her BA in History from UC Irvine and her MA in Counseling from San Francisco State University. She worked as a school counselor in Oakland for four years before coming to MCHS. She's happy to be back in Santa Rosa, where she grew up, and is looking forward to supporting students with their college and career goals.
Melissa Baker - Counselor
mmbaker@srcs.k12.ca.us
My name is Melissa Baker and I am a former graduate of Maria Carrillo High School. I completed my BS in Business Administration and obtained a multiple subject teaching credential at California State University, Chico. After that, I obtained my Masters in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco. I was born and raised in Santa Rosa and have always enjoyed working with kids since I was a little girl. In elementary school, I spent my recesses helping out in the severely handicapped classes. I have been a counselor for the past 12 years; 3 years at Tech High and 9 years at Montgomery High School. I enjoy playing soccer and coached high school Varsity soccer for 6 years. However, my biggest joy is spending time with my family and 3 boys (ages 15, 13, and 3) with one on the way. I am excited to return to my home school. Once a Puma, always a Puma!
Student Caseload: Student Last Names Daw-K
If you would like to make an appointment to speak with your counselor, please call the counseling secretary at 707-890-3820 or email the counselor directly.