NWMS School Counseling Mission Statement
The mission of the North Whidbey Middle School counseling program is to help support, challenge and promote student learning and achievement in middle school and beyond. A comprehensive school counseling program focusing on personal/social, academic and career goals will help each individual student become life-long learners, understand themselves, resolve conflict and assist in defining future career possibilities that reflect each students unique talents, skills and interests. North Whidbey Middle School students will have the tools necessary to become responsible, productive citizens in a diverse world.
Ms. Poggie is the school counselor for 6th graders K-Z and 8th graders. She has spent most of her life in Washington state, growing up on Whidbey Island. She is a double alumni of Seattle Pacific University, completing both her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Master of Education in School Counseling degrees there. She loves being able to work with students during this exciting time of growth and transition middle school brings, and looks forward to building connections with families and the community. She is here as a caring supporter and advocate for students at NWMS and wants to foster each student’s individual sense of belonging, right to equal education, and academic, personal/social, and career development while helping them become successful and responsible citizens. Outside of school, Ms. Poggie loves reading, traveling, spending time with family, and being anywhere near the ocean. She looks forward to meeting you and your students and having a great school year together!
Ashlee Poggie 6th grade K-Z 7th grade counselor 360-279-5506 [email protected] |
Ms. Butler graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1990 and earned a BA in International Relations. After college, She taught conversational English in Japan for two years and toured parts of Asia. After working for several businesses, Ms. Butler decided in 2003 to make a career change. In 2006, She earned a Master's Degree of Education in School Counseling from Seattle Pacific University. Ms. Butler enjoys working with middle school students. They have an energy and perspective on life that she finds refreshing. On her free time, she enjoys mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, fishing and swimming. Ms. Butler looks forward to working with you and your child.
Jenny Butler 6th grade A-J 8th grade counselor 360-279-5507 [email protected] |