The Counseling Office is generally staffed from 7:45 am to 4:00 pm.

For general questions, please contact Ms. Parrott, the counseling office secretary at 558-2650 or cparrott@ausdk12.org

Students and parents can communicate or schedule an appointment with their counselor by contacting their individual counselor.


Counselors are assigned to students using alphabetical division of the student body using “LAST NAME.” 

Mrs. Aselstine (A - Cho) 
maselstine@ausdk12.org
510-558-2509
Make an appointment
Hours: M, W, F 8:10a-3p,
T, Th 8:10a-2:30p

Ms. Burns (Chr - Kn) 
bburns@ausdk12.org
510-558-2504
Make an appointment
Hours: M-F 9a-4p

Mrs. Grogans (Ko - Re) 
tgrogans@ausdk12.org
510-558-2506
Make an appointment
Hours: M-F 8:10a-4p

M.E. Durell (Rh - Z)
mdurell@ausdk12.org
510-558-2505
Make an appointment
Hours: M-F 9a-4p

Ms. Peterson (MacGregor)
dpeterson@ausdk12.org
510-559-6655
Hours: T, Th 8:30a-3:30p
W 8:30a-1:30p

We are available to facilitate communication among students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community. We provide personal assistance to students in crisis and help families with referrals for further individual and family support when appropriate. If difficult family circumstances arise during the school year, such as an illness or loss in the family, we can help communicate such important information to teachers. In addition, we provide information about graduation requirements, college admissions, and other post-graduation options.

When a student or parent has a specific question about a class or a grade, it is best to first contact the teacher directly. If assistance is needed in continuing a dialogue, we can step in and help.