Anjali Sheth has begun her first year at Sage Hill as a School Counselor, focusing on supporting students’ wellness and mental health.

Prior to joining  Sage Hill, Sheth counseled at Hewes Middle School in Santa Ana and eventually found herself looking for a new type of experience. This year, she joined veteran School Counselor Lynn Mountain in the Wellness Office on the first floor of the Humanities building. 

Graduating from California State University, Fullerton with a bachelor’s degree in Earth Science, Sheth initially taught science to eighth graders. “Science was something that always interested me, and I knew from a young age that I wanted to work with kids. I put the two together to pursue becoming a science teacher,” Sheth said. 

“During that time I found myself caring about the kids outside of the classroom as people, in a more holistic way, more so than the curriculum I was teaching,” Sheth said. “This was a big trigger for me to pursue counseling.” 

Sheth went on to study at Chapman University, graduating with a master’s degree in Counseling, a start to a new career.

Since her start at Sage Hill, Sheth has deeply enjoyed meeting community members and interacting with talented students.

Counseling taught Sheth valuable lessons and skills in her own life, ranging from the way she communicates with others to how she parents her eight-year-old daughter.

“These skills have all deeply helped me build strong relationships with others,” Sheth said.

Outside of work, Sheth enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching fun movies, exploring new places and dining at restaurants. 

“I’m excited to experience life here, see all the wonderful things that happen at Sage, and learn about all the different, unique programs,” Sheth said. “I’m just trying to take it all in, and enjoy the journey.”