This week, we celebrate School Counseling Week 2026, recognizing all the Highline counselors who support students academically, socially, and emotionally every day.
Below are just a few of the many school counselors making a difference across Highline.
Puget Sound Skills Center | Chasmon Tarimel, Counselor
“What sets Chasmon apart is his intentional approach to building authentic, trust-based relationships with students.”
— Juan Lozano, Principal, PSSC
McMicken Heights Elementary | Ryan Bunda, Counselor
“Amazing, equity minded counselor, supports sense of belonging with powerful lessons and connections with students.”
— Alexandria Haas, Principal, McMicken Heights Elementary
Parkside Elementary School | Nicole Jernudd & Carly Campos, Counselors
“They are an outstanding and super collaborative team that supports the goal of creating a sense of belonging.”
— Bobbi Giammona, Principal, Parkside Elementary
Highline Virtual Academy | Keishanna Russell, Counselor
“Keishanna leads with a huge heart and with students at the front of every decision.”
— Amy Carlson, Principal, HVA
CHOICE Academy | Arlo Johnson, Counselor
“Arlo Johnson has done an incredible job this year stepping in after the year has started… Effectively knowing all by name, strength and need.”
— Michael Sita, Principal, CHOICE Academy
Pacific Middle School | Jonas Buck, Counselor
“He advocates for students, families, and staff in a way that exemplifies Pacific’s Pilot Way and the Highline Promise.”
— Vanessa Banner, Principal & Maria Martin, Assistant Principal, Pacific Middle School
Mount View Elementary | Marcela Rico, Counselor
“She seeks out opportunities to build a great positive and supportive culture school-wide which permeates from the student level, to staff, all the way up to the parent/family community. Marcela knows our students and community.”
— Laura Kaplan, Principal, Mount View Elementary
Evergreen High School | Rachel Kerr, Counselor
“A fierce advocate for students, Rachel centers their needs in every decision and helps families navigate graduation pathways with clarity and confidence.”
— Joe Boyer, Principal, Evergreen High School
Innovation Heights Academy | Maile Valu, Counselor
“Students consistently walk away from Maile’s office feeling cared for and with a sense of purpose and direction.”
— Kevin Takisaki, Principal, Innovation Heights Academy
Beverly Park Elementary | Chau, Counselor
“Chau is truly a unicorn in our community… She is dedicated to providing our students and families with the best and is awe inspiring in her commitment to supporting students’ needs.”
— KeyAunna Johnson, Assistant Principal, Beverly Park Elementary
Thank you, Highline Counselors!
Highline thanks all school counselors for their compassion, advocacy, and commitment to helping every student feel seen, supported, and empowered.
