Counselor

Mrs. Scanlon 

My name is Jessica Scanlon. I am the school counselor for students with the last names beginning with letters M-Z.  This is my first year at CMMS and I am excited to be joining the Cougar Mountain family! I am in my 9th year with Bethel School District and have worked with students and families in the K-5 setting. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, connecting with others, playing tennis, doing fun runs, and being on the water kayaking, paddle boarding or fishing! I am looking forward to the upcoming school year and getting to know you!

Mrs. Berglund

My name is Carrie Berglund and I am one of the school counselors here at CMMS. I see students with last names beginning with letters A-L.  I'm in my 33rd year in the district and have been both a classroom teacher and a counselor. This is my 9th year at Cougar Mountain and I am so glad to be at such a supportive and positive school. I enjoy spending time together with family and friends cheering for the WSU Cougars (Go Cougs!), traveling, going to concerts, being outdoors, reading mystery books, and attending community events.

Ms. Stockner

My name is Kirsten Stockner. I am the school social worker. This is my first year at CMMS and I am so happy to be a part of this community. I graduated from UW (Go Dawgs!) with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Family Studies and attended Boise State University for my Master’s in Social Work. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching the Seahawks, and having game nights with friends. Baking, organizing, and exercising help me to be my best self.
 

Help our students to:

• become resilient, successful learners
• gain and master personal and social skills
• cope in times of crisis

Assist the school staff to:

• meet educational outcomes for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• work effectively with parents
• implement effective prevention programs to address attendance, bullying, school safety, social skills, and child abuse.
• understand family, cultural, and community factors affecting students

Support parents to:

• become active in their child’s education
• understand their child’s developmental and educational needs
• access school and community resources
• strengthen their parenting skills

Link schools and communities to:

• coordinate the delivery of educational and mental health services
• develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families
• provide resources for school supplies, field trips, holidays, and other needs

Here at CMMS, we are implementing a Social-Emotional Learning program known as Second Step. 

“The Second Step Middle School Program is SEL that brings together today’s technology, the latest in developmental research, and feedback from actual classrooms. The result: a program that helps build a culture of connectedness and empowers middle schoolers with the skills and concepts to succeed socially, in academics, and in life.” 

-Second Step.org

Every student in the school receives this instruction in Advisory during first period. Staff and students use the skills and strategies throughout the school day.  As a counseling/social work team, we strive to integrate Second Step terminology, philosophies, and principles during individual and group counseling. By implementing this program school-wide, and in more intense sessions, we are helping to create a more positive system that provides students with a supportive environment from an academic and social emotional perspective. Social-Emotional Learning skills are directly linked to our Vision, Mission and Goals here at Cougar Mountain, and the Bethel School District as a whole.  

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Learn more about Second Step

Second Step resources for families

We are looking forward to your partnership with the Second Step program!