Students are assigned a counselor based on the first letter of their last name. Counselors remain with their group beginning in the spring of 8th grade until the student graduates. The counselor assists with post high school planning, educational planning, scheduling, accounting of credits, grades & graduation requirements. Students are able to talk with any counselor whom they feel most comfortable regarding any personal concerns they may wish to discuss, however they must remain with their assigned counselor for matters of scheduling, grades, credits & post high school applications. Students are always welcome to drop in on counselors, but appointments are preferred.

Stafford, Bobby
(Students with last names beginning with A-F)
Phone: 676-6482, Extension 5324
E-mail: rstaffor@bham.wednet.edu

Bobby Stafford came to Sehome in the Fall 2006. She was a counselor at Mount Vernon High School and has over twenty years of counseling experience in Washington; she taught English in California prior to becoming a school counselor. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services and a BA in English. Besides enjoying exercise and the outdoors in many different settings, she enjoys her home, Labrador retrievers, cooking, reading and listening to great music.

Kratzig, Julie
(Students with last names beginning with G-M)
Phone: 676-6482, Extension 5202
E-mail: jkratzig@bham.wednet.edu

Ms. Kratzig has been a counselor at Sehome since 2000 & before that was a counselor at Meridian High School since 1992. She taught English, Speech, Drama & Reading at Meridian and in the Kent and Shoreline Districts. Ms. Kratzig has also directed plays at Meridian and the Bellingham Theater Guild & loves drama. She holds a Master Degree in both Speech/Theater & School Counseling.

Nilsen, Michelle
(Students with last names beginning with N-Z)
Phone: 676-6482, Extension 5214
E-mail: mnilsen@bham.wednet.edu
Stacey Klemetsen will be filling in for Michelle Nilsen until Jan. 07.

Ms. Nilsen joined the counseling team at Sehome in 2003. She has been a school counselor since 1998 and previously worked at Bellevue High School and for the Central Kitsap School District. Mrs. Nilsen holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Certificate in Advanced College Counseling. She is an Advisory Board Member for the National Office of School Counselor Advocacy (NOSCA). Her passions include remodeling old homes, landscaping, hiking, kayaking and reading.