Meet Your Counselor
Sydney Miller
Sydney Miller is a new addition to the PHS counseling team. After completing her B.A. in Anthropology at UC Santa Cruz, Sydney spent a few years working internationally. Opportunities leading service learning trips with high schoolers, teaching English in Spain and leading a Gap Semester program in South East Asian fostered Sydney's approach to working with many different cultural groups in urban and remote locations. Sydney returned to the USA to complete her Masters of Counseling and PPS credential at Sonoma State University in 2021. In her free time Sydney enjoys walking her dog, trying new foods and spending time with family. She is excited to be here at Piner High School and looks forward to supporting the 9th grade students!
9th Grade Counselor
Eleane Becerra
Eleane Becerra has been a counselor at Piner High School since 2018. Being a Piner graduate herself, she is excited to be back to support students and families navigate the education system and achieve their goals! After graduating from PHS, she attended Sacramento State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies (Chicano/a Studies) and her Master’s degree in School Counseling. She worked with students all over the Sacramento area as a MEAP advisor with Migrant Ed and as a Counseling Intern. In her spare time, Eleane enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, attending concerts, and going to soccer and baseball games.
Students A-Gal Grades 10-12, Newcomer A-L
Casey Carl
Casey Carl has found her second home here at Piner High School and has been here since 2015. She values Piner for the family community that it has and the incredible diversity that flourishes and enriches the school climate here. Casey has worked in the Santa Rosa City School District since 2008. Casey has three amazing children of her own and feels a true commitment in her role as a counselor to Piner students. She has worked in group homes, Marin County Probation, Special Education, Alternative Education and she teaches classrooms of K-12 students in the summers for SRCS. Casey has a Bachelor's Degree in Multicultural Studies and Psychology. She also holds her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Marriage, Family and Children. She has a Pupil Personnel Services Credential and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. In her free time, she loves to ride her bike, read, garden, and cook for her family and friends. Casey loves living here in the wine country of Northern California. When she is not working at Piner, she has another career in the hospitality industry here in our wine country. She loves holidays and family traditions.
Students Gam-Par Grades 10-12, RISE/CEP Program
Karol Ramirez
Karol Ramirez has been a bilingual counselor at Piner High School since 2015. Karol attended Sonoma State University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a Minor in Spanish and a Masters degree in School Counseling. She began working with students during her undergraduate years at SSU as a group tour coordinator and admissions assistant. Since then Karol has worked with students throughout Sonoma and Napa Counties; she has been a MEAP Advisor for Migrant Ed, counseling intern for Sonoma Valley middle and high school, and the SOAR Program Coordinator at ALDEA Napa, where she helped establish the early detection of psychosis program. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her friends and family. She has two young boys who love to explore new places and are enjoying watching them grow.
Students Pas-Z , Newcomer M-Z
Johana Perdomo
Ms. Johana Perdomo has worked in Santa Rosa City Schools as a bilingual counselor since 2019. She holds an Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Santa Rosa Junior College, a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Chicano/a Studies from UC Davis, and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and Clinical Counseling from the University of San Francisco. Passionate about creating a positive impact, Johana is dedicated to helping students navigate their academic and personal journeys, empowering them to achieve their goals. When she is not working with students, Johana enjoys reading, cooking, spending time in nature, and cherishing moments with her family and dogs.
Grace Program and MTSS Counselor