Welcome to VMS!

Welcome to Vandenberg Middle School. The counselors at Vandenberg Middle School are dedicated in building success for the students, staff and parent community. The counseling department works with students on an individual basis, as well as, in group settings. All three counselors are members of the national organization of ASCA (American School Counselor Association). The counseling department has built its program in accordance with the National Standards set forth by ASCA. The counselors work with ALL students in promoting career, personal and social, and academic growth. The "Counselor Chats" are well-liked by the students and staff which allows the counselors to see ALL students. 6th and 7th graders received curriculum in personal/social and academic development. This curriculum is articulated with the school wide BEST (Building Effective Schools Together) program. The 8th graders receive curriculum in Career Education which is articulated with Cabrillo High School. Career Day is an event for 8th grade at the end of the school year
If the Counseling Department can be of any service, please don't hestitate to call 742-2710.

Peggy Faulk is the Department Chair for the Counseling Department. Mrs. Faulk’s caseload are the students with last names beginning with Gr through O This is Mrs. Faulk’s 16^th year at VMS, 12 years as a counselor and 3 years as a 6^th grade Language Arts CORE teacher. Mrs. Faulk was also a counselor at Cabrillo High School for one year. She has taught 3^rd grade at Crestview and Hapgood Elementary. Prior to moving to California, Mrs. Faulk taught in Columbus, GA, for three years and was a high school counselor for four years. Mrs. Faulk has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Wichita State University and a Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Georgia State University. Mrs. Faulk is the advisor of National Junior Honor Society

Mrs. Faulk is married and has two daughters. Her husband, Dr. Ken Faulk, is the principal at Crestview Elementary School. Mrs. Faulk loves spending time with her family. She enjoys quilting, scrapbooking, traveling and golf.

Mrs. Faulk is excited to work with our students. She hopes the VMS Counseling Department will provide an inviting and helping atmosphere for our students, parents and staff. Please call or email for assistance – 742-2710 or faulkp@lompoc.k12.ca.us.

Laurel Schroeder is the newest addition to the Counseling Department. This is her 5th year at VMS.
Ms. Schroeder’s caseload is the students with last names beginning with A through GO. Ms.Schroeder is our CJSF Advisor. She is also in charge of Student Recognition at VMS.

She is a long time member of the Lompoc community. She was born in Lompoc and graduated from Lompoc High School in 1997. Ms. Schroeder has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Stanislaus and a Master’s in Education and Counseling from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.

Please call or email for assistance - 742-2710 or schroederl@lompoc.k12.ca.us.

If the Counseling Department can be of any service, please don't hesitate to call 742-2710.