Meet the Wellness Team

Adams Middle School has two full-time alphabetical counselors and a part-time Intervention Counselor. 
 
We are available by appointment Monday - Friday from 7:40am - 3:00pm or via phone or email consultation. Please see below for the support staff's contact information.  
A - H Counselor: Sarah Olesiuk
 SO

Hi Eagles! My name is Sarah Olesiuk (most students call me Mrs. O), I am a Redondo Beach native and love that I am able to support my community in my role as a PROUD school counselor at Adams Middle School.  I am passionate about fostering strong, supportive relationships with students and empowering them to build resilience on their path to greatness.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and a Master of Science in School Counseling and Pupil and Personnel Service Credential at California State University, Dominguez Hills where I am currently working toward a Child Welfare and Attendance authorization - once a Toro, always a Toro!  When I’m not at Adams supporting our awesome students, you can find me spending time with friends and family, either watching or reading the Harry Potter series on repeat, or watching football.  

I can’t wait for another great year at Adams!   

Phone: (310) 798-8636 x1359

Email: [email protected]

I - Z Counselor: Jessica Fernandez
J. Fernandez
 
Hi awesome Eagles, my name is Jessica Fernandez and this will be my 5th year as a school counselor. I am excited in connecting with students and supporting them in both their social-emotional growth and academic development. My goal this year is to participate in fostering a positive school environment and build great relationships with students. I earned my Bachelor of Health and Human Performance with a Sports Management emphasis at Cumberland University and a Master of Science in School Counseling and Pupil and Personnel Service (PPS) Credential at California State University, Long Beach. GO BEACH! In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, reading, and spending time with my children and family outdoors. 


I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you and for a great school year here at Adams!
 
Phone: (310) 798-8636 x3909
Email: [email protected]   
I - Z Counselor: Jennell Tanaka
 
Hello, Eagles! My name is Jennell Tanaka, and this is my 8th year as an EL Academic Advisor with an emphasis in counseling at Adams Middle School.  I have my Masters in Education with an Emphasis in Counseling and my Pupil Personnel Services Credential from National University. I earned my Bachelor’s in Studio Art at Long Beach State. I enjoy spending time with my family and attending as many Angels games as possible.
 
Phone: (310) 798-8636 x3913
Intervention Counselor: Kelley Goo

I’m Kelley Goo and I am excited to join the Adams Counseling Team as the Intervention Counselor. I support on-campus programs including: individual and group counseling, class guidance lessons, Second Step, Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE), and the Wellness Council. I grew up in the South Bay and earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Japanese Studies from UC San Diego. I spent some time studying and teaching English abroad before earning my M.S. degree in Educational Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling from National University. I joined RBUSD in 2006 and am excited to be a part of the Eagles Family! I enjoy spending time with family, reading, watching sports, traveling, playing games and trying new foods. I am at Adams on Thursdays, Fridays and alternating Wednesdays. 


I look forward to connecting with all of you to see how I can best support you.


I look forward to an amazing year!

 

Phone: (310) 798-8636 x3915