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School Counselors

School counselors at Winona Area Public Schools play a vital role in supporting students' success in school and beyond. They work with all students to build skills, set goals, and overcome challenges — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Here’s how our school counselors support students:

  • Help students set academic, career, and personal goals
  • Provide individual and group counseling for students with specific needs
  • Lead classroom lessons on life skills and emotional well-being
  • Collaborate with families, teachers, and staff to support student success
  • Connect students and families to additional resources when needed
  • Use data to design programs that meet student needs
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment

School counselors are here to make sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to thrive.

Courtney Dahlby

School Counselor A-H
Winona Senior High School

Rachel Henderson

Counselor
Jefferson Elementary School

Laura Jensen

School Counselor, Grades 5-6
Winona Middle School

Samantha McCormick

School Counselor I-R
Winona Senior High School

Brenda Nelson

Counselor
Washington Kosciusko Elementary School

Alexis Olson

School Counselor, Grades 7-8
Winona Middle School

Michelle Schmidtknecht

Counselor
Goodview Elementary School

Chelsea Scott

School Counselor S-Z
Winona Senior High School

Kerry Thesing

Counselor
Winona Area Learning Center