Student Support

Ms. Chandra Ray

Social Worker

SFUSD Entry Year: 2007

Longfellow Entry Year: 2015

Other Ages Served: 11-22 year olds

Educational Philosophy: Providing a space that allows students to bring their whole selves is an important step in building their educational resilience and compassion.

Fun Fact: I read 40 or more books each year.

Ms. Gretchen Dryden

RSP (3-5), Room 208

SFUSD Entry Year: 1997

Longfellow Entry Year: 2015

Other Grades Taught: 4, 5

Educational Philosophy: All students learn in their own unique way.

Fun Fact: I love to travel!

Mr Paul Peritos

Occupational Therapist, Office, Mondays and Thursday
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Ms Angela Champion

School Psychologist , Lounge 10B, Mondays and Thursdays
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Ms Elizabeth Dierkes

Physical Therapist, Room 106
SFUSD Entry Year: 2025
Longfellow Entry Year: 2025
Other Grades Taught: N/A
Educational Philosophy: Student-centered treatment to maximize participation in education.
Fun Fact: I am from Philadelphia.

Ms. Jasmine Rodriguez

Nurse, Main Office

SFUSD Entry Year: 2016

Longfellow Entry Year: 2022

Educational Philosophy: You are stronger than you think and can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Fun Fact: I have 5 living generations in my family.

Ms. Mariela Gonzalez Orta

Instructional Coach
SFUSD Entry Year: 2014
Longfellow Entry Year: 2025
Related Experience: I have taught Social Studies and Spanish at both the middle school and high school levels.
Philosophy: Learning is a form of freedom, it empowers students to think independently, explore their interests, and grow into confident, capable human beings. Students should be active participants in their learning, engaging, questioning, and making connections.
Fun Fact: love latin music and dancing.

This page was last updated on May 1, 2026