Paula Stapleton is in her 8th year as a counselor at Palos Verdes High School.  She started her career as a social studies teacher and has taught at the elementary level as well. 

Paula earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Loyola Marymount University where she also earned a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling as well as a Pupil Personnel Services Credential.

She is a native of the South Bay and has four children who attend PV schools.