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School Counselor

Colette Swenson

 

Hello, my name is Colette Swenson.  I am the school counselor for Highland Park Elementary.  I also live in the Highland Park neighborhood and have worked in elementary and middle schools in the West Seattle area for the last 6 years.  I enjoy living and working in the same community!

 

One of my highest priorities as a counselor is to help students learn to recognize and respect the feelings of themselves and others.  When children learn how to manage their own emotions and can acknowledge the feelings of others they become better problem solvers, and are more likely to enjoy good friendships.  Research has shown that friendships impact academic learning and are central to the quality of children’s lives.

 

I work closely with school staff, parents, and community agencies to address the various barriers to learning that students encounter.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have concerns for your student.