Meet Your Jefferson Counseling Team

The Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School Counseling Team believes...

• Each student has dignity and worth.

• In embracing each students’ strengths and culture.

• That education is the shared responsibility of the student, the staff, families and the community.

• That we must first listen to our community before we can work with our community.

• Each student can develop the skills to self-advocate and build resiliency while facing life’s challenges.

• That every student has a right to learn and experience appropriately challenging and relevant learning opportunities.

• In acknowledging systemic racism and working to dismantle unjust systems.

• In our DREAMers and their ability to do great things.

• In empowering students to plan for their future career, no matter the path they choose.

• In supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

• In honoring Indigenous cultures and people.

• When it comes to issues of equity and diversity; We are committed to knowing and doing better.

• In building strong relationships with all students, families, and members of our community.

• In compassion and leading with kindness above all else.