Humboldt County Office of Education: Psychologists

Psychologists

Our HCOE School Psychologists provide the following services:

  • Complete psychological assessments for students – initial and 3 year evaluations;
  • Diagnostic evaluations for students with autism, learning disabilities and mental health concerns;
  • Guidance and coordination of district special education programs;
  • Direction in navigating the special education legal requirements to school administrators, special educators and general education teachers;
  • Training for staff in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI);
  • Counseling and support to follow tragic school events or trauma.

Department Staff

John Leonard
John Leonard
Psychologist/Program Manager
707-440-9513

Melanie Balaban
Melanie Balaban
School Psychologist

Brooke Bisel
Brooke Bisel
School Psychologist
707-382-1048
Chris Hill
Chris Hill
School Psychologist
707-498-1529
Debbie Miller
Debbie Miller
School Psychologist
707-498-3209
Adam Oliver-Johnson
Adam Oliver-Johnson
School Psychologist
707-844-0773

Nicole Schiller
Nicole Schiller
School Psychologist

Benny Telles Sotomayor
Benny Telles Sotomayor
Psychologist
707-806-0711
Effie Vilcone
Effie Vilcone
School Psychologist
707-444-1376