Counseling

Hello Knights! My name is Ms. Ward. I started my journey to school counseling at Western Washington University where I earned my BA in Psychology. I loved Bellingham so much that I stayed for four more years while I provided advocacy-based counseling to women and children at a local shelter. Through this position, I discovered my love of counseling and the joy of working with children and teens. I headed to Seattle to pursue a Masters degree in School Counseling at Seattle University and have been providing support to students and families at Canyon Park since graduating in 2017. I am a Woodinville High School graduate and spent K-12 in NSD so I am happy to now serve in my home community!

I love working with middle school students! It is such an exciting time in life where students are discovering who they are as individuals, exploring new interests and passions, and growing in leaps and bounds. I believe that all of our students have unique experiences, strengths, and skills that they contribute to our school community. My role is to support and empower students in utilizing these abilities to reach their personal, social, and academic goals. My hope is for all students to feel heard, valued, and accepted as important members of our school.

Outside of school, I enjoy playing board games (especially cribbage), being outdoors, watching movies, animals, and spending time with my twin babies!

Hi! I’m Ms. Brock. I’m new to Canyon Park this year, though my very first job as a School Counselor was at Northshore Junior High (way back in 2003!). I am so grateful to be back in the Northshore School District.

During my time away, I served as a School Counselor for high school and college students in Germany and California. I also worked with students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the US to create cultures of achievement through Goal-Focused Communication.

I am passionate about serving students, especially as part of a diverse community. This is a big, beautiful world with so much to enjoy. Our diversity is what makes life rich. To that end, I focus on lifting student and family voices so we can learn from each other and create a school community where everyone knows their value and feels they belong.

What gives me strength this year are the caring and supportive people here at Canyon Park. Other things that keep me calm and let me have fun are reading, listening to music, practicing my Spanish, being outdoors, playing with family and friends--even if it’s through a screen--and working with all of you.

I am available Thursday and Friday, working closely with Ms Ward (and the other counselors) to ensure you have consistent support all week long. Please reach out if you need anything. Have a great year

Hi Canyon Park Students!! I have been both a classroom teacher and a counselor during my many years in the Northshore School District. I enjoy all of the ways I get to work with students: 1:1, in small groups, and in classroom-based lessons.  I'm looking forward to the many opportunities to get to know you and support you throughout your middle school experience.

I attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle and traveled east of the mountains to attend Washington State University. I obtained my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in School Counseling.

I am married to an elementary school teacher and we have a boy and girl who are in 8th and 9th grade. I am the youngest of 14 children, which has really helped me to understand the diversity of the students that I work with.

I enjoy working on classic cars and I am a huge Seahawks fan!