Counseling Center

COUNSELORS: A-G : Mrs. Robyn Bechthold, L-N: Mrs. Tammy Arnesen, H-K Ms. Darci Dixon O-Z : Mrs. Karen Taylor, Guidance Assistant: Mrs. Linda Thompson
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SCHOOL: Wasatch Junior High 3750 South 3100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109

Call Mrs. Thompson, Guidance Assistant, with questions and/or to make appointments at 385-646-5245

SCHOOL PHONE: Registrar: Mrs. Ruth Leavitt: 385-646-5247 (Attendance Issues/Homework requests) Main Office/Principal/Vice-Principal: 385-646-5244


About The Counselors

Mrs. Taylor(O-Z) Counselor:
  Master's degree in Counseling
  Previous experience: Physical Education Teacher-Wasatch Junior-8 years
                       Volleyball Coach-Wasatch Junior-8 years
                       Student Government Advisor-Wasatch Junior-5 years
                       Physical Education Teacher-Shelley JHS in Idaho-1 yr.
                       Geography Teacher-Shelley JHS-1 year 
                       Drill Team Advisor-Shelley JHS-1 year
                       High School Basketball Coach-Shelley, Idaho-1 year
  
  

Mrs. Bechthold(A-G) Counselor, Department Head: 
  Master's degree in Counseling
  Previous experience: Counselor - Kearns Junior High - 5 years 
                       English Teacher - Olympus High - 9 years
                       English Teacher - Kearns High - 3 years

Mrs. Tammy Arnesen (H-N) Counselor:
   Master's Degree in Counseling
   Previous Experience: Counselor - Granger High - 5 years

Ms. Darci Dixon (H-N) Counseling Intern
   Currently working on her Masters Degree in Education Psychology
   at the University of Utah
   Bachelors Degree in Psychology - SUU
  

Mission Of The Department

The mission of the Wasatch Junior High School Comprehensive Guidance Program 
is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare 
for a productive life and find success in ways that maintain dignity and 
respect for themselves and others in a changing world.

COUNSELING MOTTO:  IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL !!!!