VIEW RIDGE SCHOOL COUNSELING + CONNECTION CENTER
Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where every student gains the knowledge, skills, and mindset essential for academic achievement, career readiness, and personal/social development. Collaborating closely with distrcit school counselors and educators, VIew Ridge Middle School Counselors are committed to guiding students in their journey to become lifelong learners and responsible, contributing members of society.
Hey there!
We care about you and can't wait to connect. You can call, email or fill out the Contact Us Form to reach us. We will get back to you as soon as we can during school hours. If you need to talk to someone right away, try Teen Talk or SW Washington Crisis Line 360-696-9560. You can find additional resources at Social Emotional Learning and our Connection Center below.
Donna Allen
School Counselor for 7th grade students, Groups Lead
Hello, I'm Mrs. Allen one of the school counselors here at View Ridge Middle. My family lived in Tucson Arizona for 10 years before we moved here to Ridgefield.
I was previously an English Language Arts teacher at VRMS before I made the switch to counseling. I have two daughters who also attend the Ridgefield School District and a husband who teaches and coaches baseball at RHS.
I am excited to be here at View Ridge as your school counselor and look forward to working with more of our lovely students. Please reach out if you need anything or have any questions for me!
Tatsuya Kee
School Counselor for 8th grade students, CTE Lead
I was born and raised in Vancouver, WA, and graduated from Mt. View High School in 2006. I earned my BA in Physical Education and Health from Western Washington University and later pursued my MA in Guidance and Counseling from City University of Seattle.
I began my career as a school counselor at Union Ridge in 2017 before transitioning to Ridgefield High School from 2018 to 2024. I am now excited to be at View Ridge and look forward to supporting our students in building resilience, managing stress, and developing healthy coping strategies.
Colette Dhanens
Student Mentor, Connection Center
My family and I were born and raised in Washington. I have four children, two boys and two girls. I love the outdoors; gardening, hiking, biking, paddling, and athletics. I have enjoyed volunteering and working in education, in a variety of capacities, for the last 25 years. When I am not at school or outside, you'll find me listening to music and reading a book.
I am excited about the coming school year and the many opportunities we have to learn and grow as individuals and a VRMS community. Stop by the Connection Center and see what we are all about!
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