Meet the FAHS Pupil Services Staff!

Ms. Katie Utphall 

School Counselor

2024- 2025 School Year Alpha-Split

9th - 11th grade: A-G

12th: A-Gre

How to book an appointment: (You Can Book Me)

During the school year, we ask that students stop down to Pupil Services to fill out an appointment slip. Thank you!

(920) 563-7811 ext. 1145

utphallk@fortschools.org

I absolutely love being a counselor for high school students!  My goal is to help my students to have a positive high school experience and to help them achieve their personal academic and career goals.  I find it exciting to work with students on their post-high school plans and help them to find the way to get there.

When I'm not at school, I'm running around after my three kids.  I enjoy spending time with my family swimming, biking, being outside, and watching movies together.

Ms. Samantha Ahler

School Counselor

2025-2026 School Year Alpha-Split

9th - 11th grade: H-N

12th: Grf-O

How to book an appointment: (You Can Book Me) 

During the school year, we ask that students stop down to Pupil Services to fill out an appointment slip. Thank you!

ahlers@fortschools.org

(920) 563-7811 ext. 1149

My goal, as a school counselor, is to be able to help students achieve a high school diploma and establish their future goals (both academic and personal). If students don't know what they want to do after high school, you will find that I ask them, "What is a problem, you see, that would you like to solve?" We can always start there and move forward...

When I am not at school, I like to watch a lot of movies, listen to all types of music, paint, and create lots of crafty things. 

Mr. Mark Gavigan

School Counselor

2025-2026 School Year Alpha-Split

9th - 11th grade: O-Z

12th: P-Z

How to book an appointment: (You Can Book Me) 

During the school year, we ask that students stop down to Pupil Services to fill out an appointment slip. Thank you!

gaviganm@fortschools.org

I love working here at Fort Atkinson High School as both a counselor and our Head Girls Basketball coach. In both roles, my goals are the same: create and foster an environment in which our students and athletes feel safe and wanted. I feel that in doing so, students are able to explore themselves which helps them create a path for themselves once they leave our school. 

When I'm not here at FAHS I'm usually spending time with my son, Cayson, my daughter, Callie, and my wife, Niki. You can also often find me at a sporting event for any of my favorite Wisconsin sports teams. It's always a great day to be a Blackhawk!

Mrs. Kendra Donaldson

High School Psychologist

Email: donaldsonk@fortschools.org

I am proud to be the Fort Atkinson High school psychologist! I highly value education and I love working with and getting to know students of all ages. My goal is to assist students in getting the best education possible, and develop socially and emotionally for a successful and happy life. 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and cats (Mitzy and Gus). 

Mrs. Jenna Zangl

High School Social Worker

Email: zanglj@fortschools.org

It is an honor to be a School Social Worker at FAHS. My goal is to reduce barriers and help students reach their highest potential. I am happy to meet with students for a number of reasons including, but not limited to mental health concerns, substance use, peer conflict, academic concerns, attendance issues, and life stressors.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, hunting, boating and playing with my dog.