Counseling Office

Nathan Hale Counseling Office

Mission Statement

We strive to support all students to become honorable, thinking, skillful, global citizens by supporting students’ academic, social, emotional, and post-secondary planning needs.

Nathan Hale Counseling Center Staff

Krsto Budech, Kristie Thompson, Kelly Creech, Mr. Henry Rance — **NHHS Counselors**: *Krsto Budech (A-F), Kristie Thompson (G-N), Kelly Creech (O-Z) Intern: Mr. Henry Rance*

Students are assigned to Nathan Hale Counselors by the first letter of their last name. Counselors work with students supporting students’ academic, social, emotional, and post-secondary planning needs.

Digital Book: College & Career Knowledge

View the College and Career Knowledge Book available on the Washington Student Achievement Council website for a guide to pursuing education & training after high school.

College and Career Knowledge Digital Book

Counseling Team Quick Resources

Senior Countdown Calendar

Details and information for Seniors Class of 2026 & Families.

Countdown Calendar

Seniors: Announcements & News

Service Learning Opportunities

Colleges and Careers

Scholarship Bulletin

Running Start Information

CTE Pathway

Counselor Appointments Information

Students can make an appointment using the counselor’s calendar links or email (using your SPS email address). Students can also come to the Counseling Office and make an appointment.

Parents wishing to contact their student’s counselor can send an email or contact the Counseling Secretary, Francine Cunningham, 206-252-3694, frwilliams1@seattleschools.org.

As of October 21, 2025