Counseling

Derek Westerlund - Counseling

I am excited to start my 2nd year as the counselor at Holton high School. In my role as school counselor, my role is to guide all Red Devil students in their journey to academic, personal-social, and career success. I believe that all students have the potential and desire to become successful, responsible adults, and, as educators, it is our duty to help students tap into this potential. Parents are also a vital part of ensuring their child's positive growth and development. It is crucial that parents, students, and educators form a team and work together in ensuring student success.

I will be implementing a full comprehensive guidance program involving guidance curriculum, individual student planning and guidance, responsive individual and group counseling, and system support activities. With all of the new graduation requirements and testing it is imperative that we stay on top of things and not let students fall behind in any way. I am looking forward to a wonderful year at Holton High School!

I have an open-door policy for students, parents, and staff so please never hesitate to stop in or call at anytime if you have questions or concerns.

Thanks, Derek