Counseling
Office Hours | Contact Information
School Year Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registrar: Kimberly Vining
Who is my counselor, and how may I contact them?
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Counselors are assigned alphabetically by the student's last name.
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Click their name and email them to schedule an appointment.
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Although counselors are potentially available via walk-in, it’s highly recommended that you request an appointment by e-mailing your counselor.
Counselors Assigned Alphabetically by the Student's Last Name
- Kim Walters | Supporting Last Name A-BOW
- Juli Suyetsugu | Supporting Last Name BOX-DOD
- Phil Magnenat (Currently on Leave) | Supporting Last Name BOX-DOD
- Valentina Bermudez | Supporting Last Name DOE-HAU
- Vanessa Keller | Supporting Last Name HAV-KOM
- Cameron McGinnis | Supporting Last Name KON-MEH
- Nichole Swanger | Supporting Last Name MEI-NGA
- Barbara Hawksworth | Supporting Last Name NGB-RT
- Alexandra Deacy | Supporting Last Name RU-THO
- Gabrielle Webbeking | Supporting Last Name THP-Z
Kim Walters | Supporting Last Name A-BOW
Juli Suyetsugu | Supporting Last Name BOX-DOD
Phil Magnenat (Currently on Leave) | Supporting Last Name BOX-DOD
Valentina Bermudez | Supporting Last Name DOE-HAU
Vanessa Keller | Supporting Last Name HAV-KOM
Cameron McGinnis | Supporting Last Name KON-MEH
Nichole Swanger | Supporting Last Name MEI-NGA
Barbara Hawksworth | Supporting Last Name NGB-RT
Alexandra Deacy | Supporting Last Name RU-THO
Gabrielle Webbeking | Supporting Last Name THP-Z
Click here to enter a family support request.
New Student Enrollment/Withdrawal
New students should complete the registration process found on our Enrollment/Withdrawal page.
Need additional emotional health and well-being or community support?
click here for Emotional Health / Well-Being and Community supports
Urgent concern? Physical or mental health crisis that needs immediate attention? Please contact the 24 Hour Crisis Clinic: 866.4CRISIS (866.427.4747); 206.461.3222; TTY / TDD for the Deaf 206.461.3219
Questions? Email your counselor. We’re here to help!
Recursos para las familias hispanohablantes
New Student Registration Session, August 26, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.
This New Student Registration Session is for students and families NEW to LWSD/LWHS who have not completed a course request form and have questions about graduation requirements, credits, classes, etc. Counselors will give a short presentation and then be available to talk individually with students and families to answer questions. Students will complete their course request forms during the session.
Mission
The mission of the Lake Washington High School Counseling Department is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, equitable and developmentally appropriate program to address students’ academic needs and career aspirations. In addition to supporting their personal and social emotional needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable students to become successful, productive citizens and support them in becoming lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.
Vision
The Lake Washington High School Counseling Department will empower students to reach their maximum potential using a comprehensive counseling program that addresses academic, personal/social and career goals. We promote an environment to encourage personal inquiry, a growth mindset, social responsibility, and academic excellence. Our school counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community. Which leads to a responsible and productive citizen in the 21st century.