Contact Information

Please refer to current contact information below.

Alpine Elementary
Megan Loucks
Phone Number: 661-944-3221
Email: mloucks@keppel.k12.ca.us

Antelope Elementary
Melissa O'Dell
Phone Number: 661-944-2148
Email: modell@keppel.k12.ca.us

Daisy Gibson Elementary
Issa Makhlouf
Phone Number: 661-944-6590
Email: imakhlouf@keppel.k12.ca.us

Keppel Academy
Emilie Christian
Phone Number: 661-944-2152
Email: echristian@keppel.k12.ca.us

Lake Los Angeles Elementary
Mayra Rogers
Phone Number: 661-264-3700
Email: mRogers@keppel.k12.ca.us

Pearblossom Elementary
Ezequiel Dorado
Phone Number: 661-944-6019
Email: edorado@keppel.k12.ca.us

They offer bilingual teletherapy sessions for Keppel Families.

(323)430-4200

https://familiasunidasla.com/our-services/#individual-1

Making Time for Self Care

Haciendo Tiempo Para el Cuidado Personal

Counseling Department

Vision Statement

By providing academic, personal/social, and career support services, students will be empowered to develop life-long learning skills that will allow them to succeed in school and become successful members of society.

Mission Statement

The Keppel Union School District Counseling Department in collaboration with faculty, staff, and the community is dedicated to supporting ALL students in achieving their full potential. We believe that all students have the right to a quality education and supportive learning environment. By providing tools that foster academic, personal/social, and career growth in our schools, our goal is to reinforce the district’s mission to seek education, strive for excellence, and aspire to greatness.

Getting to Know Our Counselors

Megan Loucks
Megan Loucks earned her Masters in Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services credential from California State University Northridge in 2020. Her education journey started at the Keppel Union School District, where she attended Antelope Elementary and Almondale Middle School (now Keppel Academy) before moving on to Littlerock High School and California State University Long Beach where she obtained her B.S. in Sociology. Ms. Megan gained counseling experience at various levels and schools throughout the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and Sylmar before making her way back home to Keppel. This is Ms. Megan's third year as a counselor at Alpine Elementary.

Melissa O'Dell
Melissa O'Dell earned her Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance and Pupil Personnel Service Credential from California State University of San Bernardino in 2015. In addition, Melissa earned two Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Human Development. Her counseling career began seven and a half years ago where she had various roles in addition to counseling. Melissa is passionate about students education and wellbeing and strives to empower students to think critically, mindfully, and boldly. Mrs. O'Dell is excited to be part of the Keppel Union School District and looks forward in making this school year a valuable and safe experience for students, parents, and staff members.

Issa Makhlouf
Issa Makhlouf, known as Mr. Mak, earned his Master's Degree in School Counseling along with a Pupil Personnel Services credential from California State University Northridge in 2020. His unwavering dedication to helping and supporting students has driven him to pursue a career as a professional School Counselor. Mr. Mak has gained valuable counseling experience from the Los Angeles and Morgan Hill Unified School Districts. With enthusiasm and commitment, Mr. Mak eagerly anticipates the opportunity to share his knowledge and expertise with the students he will be working with. As a School Counselor, his role will encompass advising students on their academic progress, providing career counseling, and addressing their psychosocial and emotional needs. Mr. Mak is genuinely excited to be a part of the Keppel Union School District and is eagerly looking forward to collaborating with your students to help them thrive and succeed.

Emilie Christian
Emilie Christian earned her Masters of Education and Pupil Personnel Services credential in the School Counseling program at the University of Southern California. She recently moved from Ventura County, where she cultivated counseling experience at multiple levels in the LAUSD and Conejo Valley districts and fell in love with the middle school level. She is delighted to join the Keppel family and is currently the counselor at Keppel Academy.

Mayra Rogers
Mayra Rogers earned her Masters of Education and Pupil Personnel Credential in the School Counseling program at National University. She also earned a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University Northridge. Ms. Rogers recently moved from San Fernando Valley, where she gained counseling experience through working with Los Angeles Unified School District and Charter School. She has gained experience at different grade levels ranging from Elementary through Adult School. Ms. Rogers is excited to be part of the Keppel Union School District and is committed to empowering them with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Ezequiel Dorado
Ezequiel Dorado, known as Mr. Zeke, earned his Master's Degree in Counseling from California State University, Bakersfield. With 8 years of experience in education within the Antelope Valley Union School District and Kern High School District, Mr. Zeke has honed his counseling expertise across various levels in the Kern Districts. He is thrilled to be a part of the Keppel family and looks forward to supporting students in their journey to success.