Edison High School

EHS Counseling Staff

Mr. Padilla
Counselor
Ce - Gl (10th-12th grade)
(209) 933-7425 Ext. 8016
apadilla@stocktonusd.net

Mr. Padilla is entering his 4th year with Edison's Counseling Department and his 6th year working for SUSD, previously as a paraprofessional. He grew up in Stockton attending SUSD schools K-12 and is a graduate of Franklin High School. He earned his A.A. in Social Sciences from Sacramento City College before transferring to CSU Sacramento, where he earned a BA in Child Development with a minor in Counseling. Mr. Padilla then earned his graduate degree in Educational Counseling with a PPS credential from National University in Stockton.
Mr. Perez
Counselor
Go - L (10th-12th grade)
(209) 933-7425 Ext. 8031
jdperez@stocktonusd.net

Mr. Perez has been a member of Edison’s counseling team for the past 12 years. He grew up in Stockton attending SUSD schools K-12 and is a graduate of Franklin High School’s class of ’95. Mr. Perez earned his BA in Psychology at Stanislaus State in 2000 and his PPS credential from the University of La Verne in 2003. He became a counselor because he enjoys working with young people and helping them through their journals into adulthood. In his spare time, Mr. Perez enjoys spending time with family, watching sports, coaching, exercising and reading.
Mr. Nelson
Counselor
M - Pa (10th-12th grade)
(209) 933-7425 Ext. 8027
jsnelson@stocktonusd.net

Mr. Justin Nelson is proud to be a member of Edison High School’s Counseling Department. He earned his BA in Criminal Justice at CSU Stanislaus (1999), as well as his MA (2003) in Education and PPS Credential (2001) in School Counseling. Mr. Nelson is in his 20th year of counseling in Stockton Unified having also worked at Kennedy Elementary and Cesar Chavez High School. He loves working with students to achieve their goals and become productive citizens with a strong work ethic. He is also a proud father as of December 11, 2019 and enjoys traveling with his family.
Ms. Lyles
Counselor

Pe - Sa (10th-12th grade)
(209) 933-7425 Ext. 8013

nlyles@stocktonusd.net

Ms. Lyles is entering her 9^th year in education and her 8^th year as a Counselor in SUSD. Ms. Lyles is an alumna of California State University, Los Angeles, earning a bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Services and a master’s degree in Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential. Ms. Lyles is passionate about helping students find excitement in school and help navigate their future goals!
Ms. Xiong
Counselor

Chong Xiong

Sm - Z (10th-12th grade)

(209) 933-7425

cxiong@stocktonusd.net
Ms. Pearl
Counselor

9th Grade A - L

(209) 933- 7425

lpearl@stocktonusd.net

Ms Pearl is entering her 18th year in Education and 9th as a Counselor in SUSD. She previously taught high school English in Manteca Unified. Ms Pearl is an alumna of CSU Chico and went on to earn a teaching credential from CSU Stanislaus and a master's degree and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential from Bandman University. As a counselor, Ms Pearl enjoys working with students to prepare for a successful four years in high school as they plan for life beyond.
Mrs. Greenwood
Guidance Chair
AVID 10th - 12th

(209) 933-7425 Ext. 8028
bgreenwood@stocktonusd.net

Mrs. Greenwood has been a counselor at Edison for 23 years. In addition to her caseload she is the contact person for Project Lead the Way (PLTW). She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CSU Stanislaus and Masters in School Counseling from Sacramento State. She has been the Counseling Department Chairperson since 2006.