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. The VMS Counseling Department is a member of the national organization of ASCA (American School Counselor Association) and CASC (California Association of California School Counselors). 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 and deliver guidance lessons. The 7th graders receive 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.
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. She has eighteen years experience as a school counselor, eight years as a classroom teacher, and serves as the advisor of the VMS National Junior Honor Society. Mrs. Faulk has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Wichita State University and Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Georgia State University.

She is married to Dr. Ken Faulk, principal of Crestview Elementary School. They have two married daughters. Mrs. Faulk loves spending time with her family and enjoys quilting, scrapbooking, traveling and golf.

Mrs. Faulk is excited to work with our students and hopes the VMS Counseling Department will provide an inviting and helping atmosphere for our students, parents, and staff. Please call or email for assistance at 742-2710 or faulk.peggy@lusd.org . Mrs. Faulk’s students are those with last names beginning with A through Ri.

Diane McIntyre is excited to join the VMS team. Diane earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Therapeutic Recreation through California State University, Fresno and a Masters in School Counseling from University of LaVerne. She has been employed with the Lompoc Unified School District since 2001 when she and her husband relocated to the Lompoc Valley from the Bay Area.

She is married to Lompoc native, Corey McIntyre, who now teaches and coaches at his alma mater, Cabrillo High School. They have two daughters, ages 5 and 7. Both girls will be attending Buena Vista this year. Mrs. McIntyre has always enjoyed playing soccer, but is considering the more gentle sport of golf. She also enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, and photography.

Mrs. McIntyre is looking forward to working with our students, families and staff. She can be reached at 742-2710 or mcintyre.diane@lusd.org. Mrs. McIntyre’s students are those with last names beginning with Ro through Z.

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