School Counseling
Garfield High School Counseling
Vision Statement: We are committed to ensuring that ALL students are equitably supported in their academic, social-emotional, and college & career development.
Mission Statement: We provide counseling services that are based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model. In partnership with students, families, staff and community resources, we aim to provide students with a comprehensive support system that facilitates and encourages academic success, social-emotional health, and college & career readiness.
Garfield 2021-2022 Counselors
To make a counseling appointment, please e-mail your assigned counselor.
Kandace Alston
Head Counselor, All 9th Grade
kalston@seattleschools.org
Daniel Lee
A – Ko (Last Name), 10th/11th/12th
dwlee@seattleschools.org
Ken Courtney
Kp-Z (Last Name), 10th/11th/12th
kcourtney@seattleschools.org
Ray Willis
Running Start (11th/12th)
504 (All grades)
English Language Learners (All grades)
rewillis@seattleschools.org
Counseling Support Staff
Traci Ikegami
Counseling Secretary
tlikegami@seattleschools.org
206-252-2304
Melissa Chow
Registrar
mlchow@seattleschools.org
Tiffany Bigham
College and Career
tlbigham@seattleschools.org
Justin Young
School Psychologist
jmyoung@seattleschools.org
Porcia Beard
Truancy Specialist
pdbeard1@seattleschools.org
Erik Burnett
Academic Intervention Specialist
erburnett@seattleschools.org
James Rees
Academic Intervention Specialist
jerees@seattleschools.org
Eseosa Orhuozee
Tier 2 Care Coordinator – Coordinated School Health Services
eeorhuozee@seattleschools.org