Nydia Ochoa is the School Counselor for Connect TK-8. She completed both her undergrad and graduate career at California State University, Northridge, where she obtained a B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development with a minor in Family Studies and a M.S. in Counseling with a PPS credential. Nydia strives to meet the needs of every student through compassion and advocacy. Her goal as a counselor is to assist students in finding their voice and empower them to pursue their dreams. On her free time, Nydia enjoys drawing/crafting, listening to music, and playing with her golden retriever.