Equity & Access
Serving Families of the
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Vision
Our vision is to strengthen communities by teaching and empowering students to overcome barriers that impact success by providing equitable access to proper supports that prepare students to thrive in and contribute to the global community through graduation and career readiness.
Core Beliefs
- Students who are given equitable access to proper supports have the ability to learn and graduate.
- Safe and healthy environments promote student success.
- Everyone is responsible for contributing to a system of holistic supports.
- Support systems work best when inclusive, comprehensive and integrated.
- Parent and family support is vital to student success.
Equity & Access School Site COSA/TOSAs
| Name | School Site(s) | Email Address |
| Vanessa Ortiz | Temple Academy & Wedgeworth Elementary | vortiz@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Sarah Guzman |
Kwis Elementary & Los Altos Elementary |
saguzman@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Rachel Heyrend |
Bixby Elementary & Wing Lane Elementary |
rheyrend@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Maria Valencia-Manahan | California Elementary & Workman Elementary | mmanahan@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Yvette Masters |
Nelson Elementary & Sunset Elementary |
ymasters@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Fany Melendez | Baldwin Academy | fmelendez@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Tran Don | Sparks Elementary | ttran@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Michelle Slingluff |
Del Valle Elementary & Los Molinos Elementary |
mwang@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Gloria Prado | Grazide Elementary | gprado@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Leslie Vandagriff | Los Robles Elementary & Palm Elementary | lvandagriff@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
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Equity and Access
15430 Shadybend Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA. 91745
Martha Calderon
Coordinator
Tel: (626) 933-5301
Deborah Rocha
Senior Office Asst.
Tel: (626) 933-5302
Lorraine Ortega
Counselor
Foster/McKinney-Vento Liaison
Tel: (626) 933-5313
Aurora Ambriz
Counselor
Tel: (626) 933-5302
Maritza Cabezas
TOSA
Tel: (626) 933-5303
Amanda Cevallos
TOSA
Tel: (626) 933-5305
Genesis Stoll
District College Counselor
Tel: (626) 933-5314
FAX: (626) 855-3765
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Homelessness and Housing Assistance
Find contact information for homeless services organizations near you using the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Resource Locator.
If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, use the HUD list of resources and services. You’ll find a directory of shelters, helplines, and information on how to contact housing counselors. Learn how to obtain emergency assistance, food assistance, and other services. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Assistance
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Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the lifeline national network. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Domestic Violence
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, to speak with an advocate about your situation. You’ll find confidential crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in your area. (If you think your computer use may be monitored, use a public computer to access this site.) National Domestic Violence Hotline
