Renee graduated from Cal State San Bernardino in 2011 and earned her BA degree in Liberal Arts. With a passion for education, Renee pursued her graduate degree in Educational Counseling, along with a credential in Pupil Personnel Services. Before joining the High Tech High community, Renee gained experience working with youth in multiple settings as a lifeguard, in hospitals, and with foster youth. Renee moved from San Bernardino to work at High Tech in 2012 in the AfterCare program as a Youth Leader. During that time, she developed a deep passion for students with special needs and pursued work within the community as an academic coach. After spending 5 years in the classroom in this role, Renee is excited to use her growing knowledge base, educational background, and experience to support a greater amount of students as High Tech Middle North County’s Social Emotional Coordinator. Renee is devoted to positively impacting her students and enabling them to become successful, not only academically, but personally. When Renee is not at work, you can find her with her yorkie, Ariel, crocheting blankets for loved ones, swimming, or discovering her new home in San Diego.