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Welcome! I completed my undergraduate degree at Cal State Long Beach with a major in Human Development then went to Chapman University where I completed my Masters Degree and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Education with an emphasis in School Counseling. Upon graduation from Chapman in 2006, I began counseling with Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and am in my 20th year of counseling, 17 of which have been at Valencia. Having grown up in the Placentia-Yorba Linda School District, I am ecstatic about giving back to the community that gave so much to me. Prior to starting my counseling career, I have worked with students in a variety of settings including many years of working in childcare to working in a group home.
For the 2026-27 school year my caseload includes all students in the IB program, IB/Val Tech (Dual programs) and I am completely dedicated to our program. My goal is to help our students reach their highest potential and for all our students to have success both in and out of the classroom.
My husband and I live here in Placentia with our three boys (oldest is 10 and twins are 8 1/2) and we love playing sports and exploring the outdoors with them! Seeing the world through their eyes makes me appreciate each moment and reminds me of our individuality. I love spending time with my family, reading, shopping, taking pictures and exploring new parks and riding our bikes.
I look forward to working with you and your students!
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined!" Henry David Thoreau
Posts
Common App- Guide to the Activities section
Here is another resource developed by Common App to help students to organize and prioritize the Activities section of the Common Application. Common App- Activities section resource
Common App- Being ready for the Essay Prompts
Here is a great resource created by the Common App to help students organize their thoughts in preparation for each of the essay prompts in the Common App.Common App Essay prompts and tips
- Name
- Mrs. Tonia Bahner
- Position
- Counselor (IB)
- Phone
- 714-996-4970 x 10027
- 714-528-8902 (fax)
- Address
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500 N. Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870