School Counseling in Washington Township
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 equitable opportunities for 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 |
| Social-Emotional Development | School Counselors help students manage emotions and learn and apply interpersonal skills. | |||||
| 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) | |||||
Washington Township Schools
Student Services Division
Professional School Counselors
2024-25
| Central Office | ||
| Jen Dodson | Coordinator of School Counseling & Student Wellness | 77267 |
| North Central High School | ||
| Melissa Patchett | Director of High School Counseling | 45337 |
| To Be Announced | Career & College Counseling Coordinator | 45345 |
| Reagen Mathew | 9th Grade: A-GAL | 45326 |
| Madison Sucese | 9th Grade: GAM-OKD | 45331 |
| Kristi Meinert | 9th Grade: OKE-Z | 45312 |
| Aaron Shelby | 10th Grade: A-G | 45348 |
| Christina Rhodes | 10th Grade: H-PER | 45329 |
| Jennifer Williams | 10th Grade: PES-Z | 45321 |
| Katie (Mary) Khym | 11th Grade: A-GEP | 45314 |
| Jolie Girton | 11th Grade: GEQ-MYE | 45327 |
| Nita Gates | 11th Grade: MYD-Z | 45334 |
| Jeremy Corn | 12th Grade: A-GER | 45313 |
| Michelle Fleming | 12th Grade: GES-ORR | 45332 |
| Adam Jacobowitz | 12th Grade: ORS-Z | 45647 |
| Jessica Mang | True North Academy | 46202 |
| Eastwood Middle School | ||
| Ellie Roberts | 6th Grade | 21233 |
| Tara Mitchell | 7th Grade | 21135 |
| Sharon Hopkins | 8th Grade | 21136 |
| Northview Middle School | ||
| Devin Sangster | 6th Grade | 22106 |
| Neill McGrann | 7th Grade | 22105 |
| Molly Lee | 8th Grade | 22104 |
| Westlane Middle School | ||
| Jennifer Patsel | 6th Grade | 23109 |
| Kristen Bostic | 7th Grade | 23108 |
| Jaymes Hughes | 8th Grade | 23322 |
| Crooked Creek Elementary School |
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| Brandon Newson | K-5 | 12204 |
| Fox Hill Elementary School |
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| Kierra Kern | K-5 | 13277 |
| Greenbriar Elementary School | ||
| Nicholis Myers | K-5 | 77318 |
| Willow Lake Elementary School | ||
| Caroline Retter | K-5 | 18214 |
School Counselors' Focus
Academic Development Resources
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
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
Social Emotional Wellbeing Resources
Questions about School Counseling in WT? Reach out to Jen Dodson, Coordinator of School Counseling & Student Wellness at jdodson@msdwt.k12.in.us / 317-205-3332 x 77267
