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Admission Overview

We are delighted by your interest in Laguna Blanca School, and we are eager to share our campus and programs with you. As admission counselors, our goal is to facilitate your exploration of options and opportunities to ensure the best fit possible for your child and family. To learn more about the school and the admission process, please fill out our online inquiry form. We look forward to connecting with you.

We hope to see you soon,
The Admission Team
805.687.2461
admissions@lagunablanca.org

Laguna Blanca School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, educational programs, athletics, and employment.

Meet the Team

List of 3 members.

Joyce Balak

Director of Admissions & Financial Aid

805.724.0255

jbalak@lagunablanca.org
Bio
Prior to coming to Laguna, Joyce Balak worked for more than a decade in admissions, advancement, and external affairs in the capacity of Director of Marketing and Communications at another fine K-12, coed independent school – St. Margaret’s Episcopal in San Juan Capistrano. Joyce is a Cum Laude bachelors degree recipient from the University of Southern California. Joyce is a leader often noted for her strong organizational skills, excellent writing and editing ability, and global thinking and problem-solving in a multidivisional school.
Courtney Guay

Lower School Admissions Assoc. and Art Instructor

805.724.0344

cguay@lagunablanca.org
Alexandra Goodman

Admin. Asst. to Admissions and College Counseling

805.724.0330

agoodman@lagunablanca.org
Bio
Alexandra is a UCSB graduate with a degree in psychology. She has experience as a media negotiator, legal assistant, and undergraduate researcher, and she is well-known for her diligence, organizational skills, and customer relations. Alexandra was a “lifer” at Marymount prior to high school and college, so she brings familiarity with independent education.