Through a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program, school counselors work alongside school staff, parents and the community to create a caring, supportive climate where students can achieve academic success. School counselors promote academic achievement and school counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and realize the full academic potential needed to become productive, contributing members of the community. The professional school counselor holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling.
School counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective giving them ability to understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. School counselors align with the school’s mission, supporting the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. School counselors do not work in isolation, they collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, students and the community.
Junior High age students face unique and diverse challenges, both personally and developmentally, that have an impact on academic achievement. As a result, students need support, guidance and opportunities during adolescence.
Junior High is not only an exciting time in the life of a young person, but a challenging time for as well. Those challenges often extend to their parents and teachers as well. During this transition from childhood to adolescence, junior high school students are characterized in a variety of ways, including:
Hello Kenilworth Kolts!
I am thrilled to be working with such a hard working, kind and dedicated group of educational heroes.
Before coming to Kenilworth, I have worked with students in a variety of capacities including as a behavior interventionist for students on the Autism Spectrum, as an individual mentor, after-school group facilitator, and in classrooms as an instructional aide. Having interacted with students in these different ways, I was able to discover how impactful it can be to work with students individually leading me to the counseling profession.
Born and raised in beautiful Sonoma County, I enjoyed attending Sonoma State University, where I earned my B.A. degree in Sociology and later my Master’s degree in School Counseling with a Pupil and Personnel Services Credential. I love education and hope to support students to find joy and personal strength in it as I have.
If I’m not at Kenilworth, I am working in my garden, on a hike, or planning my next adventure abroad!
Greetings Kenilworth students, families, and friends!
This is my seventh year at Kenilworth and my 28th year in education. It is my privilege to work with such an amazing and dedicated group of professionals.
Before coming to Kenilworth I taught high school social science and independent study in Chico California. More recently I worked as a counselor in elementary schools, junior high schools, and juvenile hall throughout Butte and Glenn Counties.
A proud Chico State Alum I graduated with a B.A. degree in Political Science and earned teaching credentials in Social Science and Physical Education. I have also earned a Masters Degree in counseling and a Pupil Personnel Services credential from the University of La Verne in beautiful Los Angeles County.
When I'm not at school I can be found at a Raiders, Sharks, or Giants game.
