Building 3 (grades 4-6)

Hi there!

My name is Teige Kolis (she/her) and I am one of the school counselors in Building 3 (4th-6th grade). I am originally from Minnesota and I have lived in Missoula since 2017. I received my Master’s in Counselor Education from the University of Montana and National Certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). 

I love working with students using strengths-based interventions to support social-emotional, academic, and career development. I am so excited to be joining the Hellgate Elementary community and getting the opportunity to get to know your students! 

Outside of school, I enjoy trail-running, backpacking, paddle boarding, and reading. Feel free to reach out to me anytime! Looking forward to connecting with you!

Welcome!

 I am one of the school counselors in Building 3 (4th-6th grade). 

I grew up in Gardiner, Montana.  My parents both worked in Yellowstone Park so spent a great deal of time exploring and I developed a love for the outdoors.  

I moved to Missoula in 2008 to attend college and I graduated from the University on Montana in the spring of 2014 with my Master's Degree in Counselor Education.  

I began my career here at Hellgate Elementary that fall.  I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from and be supported by this awesome district.  I enjoy getting to know all students and help them through whatever their day may bring.   Every student is a unique individual with so much to offer our school community and I love getting to watch them all grow and learn. I hold a National Certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and I am a member of both the national (ASCA) and state (MSCA) counseling organizations. 

Outside of school, I spend my time with family, being a mom to my two children, and  exploring Montana.  I love to ski, hike, and be on the river.  Feel free to reach out anytime, I look forward to getting to know you!