School Counseling
School Counseling
The vision of the MSDWT school counseling program is that all students thrive in their environment and develop into lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens who are prepared for post-secondary opportunities and empowered to make a positive impact in our community and world.
Washington Township school counselors’ mission is to support all students to reach their highest potential. School counselors decrease barriers to academic, social and personal achievement by providing a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program and advocating for opportunities and access for all students in partnership with other educators, parents/caregivers and community partners.
| Short-Term Group Counseling | Short-Term Individual Counseling | Academic Advising | Instruction: Classroom & Small Group | Consultation with School Staff, Parents, and Caregivers | Collaboration with School Staff, Parents, & Caregivers | Referrals |
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| Social-Emotional Development | School Counselors help students manage emotions and learn and apply interpersonal skills. | |||||
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| Academic Development | School Counselors implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student’s ability to learn. | |||||
| College & Career Readiness | School counselors help students understand the connection between school and the world of work and help them plan for and make a successful transition from school to post-secondary options (higher education, military, workforce) | |||||
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Washington Township Schools
Student Services Division
Professional School Counselors
2026-27Central Office Jen Dodson Coordinator of School Counseling & Student Wellness 77267 North Central High School Melissa Patchett Director of High School Counseling 45337 Jennifer Williams 9th Grade: A-F 45321 Adam Jacobowitz 9th Grade: G-N 45647 Aaron Shelby 9th Grade: O-Z 45348 Jeremy Corn 10th-12th: A-Bi 45313 Emily Reddington 10th-12th: Bk-C 45314 Michelle Fleming 10th-12th: D-F 45332 Jolie Girton 10th-12th: G-Hp 45327 Christina Rhodes 10th-12th: Hq-L 45329 Nita Gates 10th-12th: M-N 45334 Madison Sucese 10th-12th: O-Rob 45331 Myia Girton 10th-12th: Roc-Te 45326 Kristi Meinert 10th-12th: Th-Z 45312 Deena Fogle Coordinator of College & Career Counseling 45345 Jessica Mang True North Academy 46202 Washington Township Online Academy Molly Cordes All WTOA Students 13301 Eastwood Middle School Ellie Roberts 6th Grade 21233 Tara Mitchell 7th Grade 21135 Christina Cockrell 8th Grade 21136 Northview Middle School Devin Sangster 6th Grade 22106 Neill McGrann 7th Grade 22105 Molly Lee 8th Grade 22104 Westlane Middle School Shannon Sedgwick 6th Grade 23109 Kristen Bostic 7th Grade 23108 Jaymes Hughes 8th Grade 23322 Allisonville Elementary School Jennifer Patsel K-5 11210 Clearwater Elementary School Amy Harrison K-5 15324 Crooked Creek Elementary School Brandon Newson K-5 12204 Fox Hill Elementary School Alycia Hench K-5 13116 Greenbriar Elementary School Nicholis Myers K-5 77318 Nora Elementary School Julian Speights K-5 16190 Spring Mill Elementary School Hannah Yun K-5 17169 Willow Lake Elementary School Caroline Retter K-5 18214 -
School Counselors' Focus
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The Washington Township school counseling program builds the foundation for life-long learning by helping students:
- Develop attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary for effective learning (time management, organization, study skills)
- Apply critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions
- Explore available programs, courses and opportunities
- Identify short- and long-term goals and develop the skills to meet these goals
- Washington Township High Ability
- 5th to 6th Grade Transition Calendar
- 8th to 9th Grade Transition Calendar
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College & Career Readiness Resources
What is College and Career Readiness?Having the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in postsecondary education and future career opportunities. -Indiana Department of Education
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Social Emotional Wellbeing Resources