Meet the Counselor
Mr. Mercado: Calla High School Counselor
I feel a great deal of fulfillment in my role as a School Counselor at Calla High School. I also feel privileged in being part of the team at Calla High School! My purpose is contribution, connection and service for others. As a counselor, I provide support, guidance, and provide tools that foster growth.
My educational path includes the following: I attended CSU Stanislaus, where I received my bachelor’s degree in communication studies with an emphasis in Organizational Communication and Public Relations. I continued my schooling at CSU Stanislaus, where I earned my master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in School Counseling and also earned a Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
My work experience includes the following: I have 6 years of vast knowledge and experience as a college advisor at both California State University, Stanislaus and the University of California, Merced. I also have 10 years of public school experience working at the k-12 level as a Counselor.
My hobbies and interests include the following: Spending time with my wonderful wife, our kids, family and close friends. I also enjoy CrossFit, playing sports with my kids, hiking, traveling to Mexico, the beach, movies and all types of food.
Some of my favorite Quotes:
"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" -Dr. Wayne Dyer
"Don't just aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference"-Denzel Washington
How do you Contact Me?
Students can email me to request an appointment. If I am busy or not in my office when school is in-session, you can also email me. I will respond to your email in the order received. If there is a crisis and I am on campus, the front office staff will notify me and I'll will follow up immediately. If I'm off-campus, the Ms. Bryson will follow up.
Email: hmercado@musd.net
Phone: (209) 858-7236