Amanda Stoner
Our Counselors
School Counselor
Amanda Stoner joined ACLC as School Counselor in 2018. She holds a B.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and received a dual Master's degree in School Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's College.
Amanda finds the role of School Counselor very rewarding and is excited to be working in a school community that is committed to educational success. Before coming to ACLC, Amanda spent two years as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Ramon Unified School District. Before that, she spent one year as a School Counseling intern at a high school in the San Ramon Unified School District. Amanda grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and now lives in San Ramon with her husband and son.
College Counselor
Celeste Howard
Celeste Howard joined CLC Schools as College Counselor in 2020. She earned her Master's Degree in Counselor Education and School Counseling Credential from San Jose State University and her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Celeste finds it important to be available to learners, both to help ease the stress and worry that often comes with taking steps into higher education and to celebrate with them once they receive those eagerly-awaited acceptance letters. Her past professional experience also includes working as the College and Career Center Advisor at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, as a Family Resource Specialist with the Marine Corps, and with students with special needs as they transitioned from high school into certificate programs or the workforce.
Celeste is a Coast Guard spouse and has lived in many places, from San Diego to Long Island to Puerto Rico. She currently lives in Alameda, with her husband and their three young boys.