Meet the SSC staff:
Dee Landwehr, Mental Health Therapist
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite animal: Friesian Horse
Favorite way(s) to relax: Sitting on the beach
Bio: Coming soon!
Michelle Redfield,
Skill-Builder
Skill-Builder
Favorite color: None, I love them all!
Favorite animal: Dogs and pigs
Favorite way(s) to relax: Paddle boarding, photography, and reading
Bio: Coming soon!
Debbie Smallwood,
Skill-Builder
Skill-Builder
Favorite color: Red
Favorite animal: Dogs, and dolphins
Favorite way(s) to relax: Going to the beach, going to sport events, and spending time with my family
Bio: I love coming in everyday and working with the kids. I enjoy guiding them and helping them be successful.
Trudie Anderson, 6th Grade Counselor
Favorite color: Teal
Favorite animal: Dog
Favorite way(s) to relax: Hiking, listening to music, reading, painting
Bio: I am very excited to be able to walk alongside your child during their middle school years and look forward to partnering with parents/guardians through this journey. My passion is to help students learn skills that will empower them to be healthy, empathetic and kind humans. Middle school can be a challenging and bumpy ride at times, but together as a TEAM, we can do hard things!!
Zoey Calcagno, 7th Grade Counselor
Favorite color: Robin Egg Blue
Favorite animal: Sloth or alpaca
Favorite way(s) to relax: Outdoor activities, baking, going on walks, and watching shows
Bio: I am the new 7th grade school counselor at Patton. Very excited to be part of the team! I can't wait to get to know each and every one of you this school year. I am passionate in promoting equity and access for all students. As a counselor, I am a leader and advocate in making this a reality for our students. Middle school is an interesting time of a persons life. I am here to ensure students feel supported, recognized, and empowered in their lives.
Matthew Hogan, 8th Grade Counselor
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite animal: Wolf
Favorite way(s) to relax: Watching shows, going outside, listening to podcasts, playing video games
Bio: My drive to create opportunities for others and appreciation for the diverse families I serve come from both personal and professional experiences. As a dual citizen and first-generation student, I plan to bring my passion for positive change to all my students, their families, colleagues, and community members.