Kopachuck Middle School

COUNSELING

Students can drop by to visit with a counselor before school or during lunch.

They also can complete a form located in the counseling office requesting to speak with a counselor.

Welcome to the Kopachuck Middle School Counseling Center. Here at the Counseling Center we support the following activities:

Individual counseling/support
Attendance issues
Staffing/parent conferences
Develop plans for student success
Provide contacts for community resource
New student orientation
Schedule changes
Support of classroom career education
Crisis intervention
Monitor grades
Financial assistance referrals/concerns
Support groups for a variety of concerns such as grief, divorce, peer relationships, etc.
Consult with parents in the educational and vocational areas

Our professional background equips us to work with parents and children in a number of helpful ways. Training includes a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education with courses in personality and learning theory, child development and counseling techniques. We hold a counseling certificate from the State of Washington. However, we are not licensed psychologist/psychiatrists and do not provide therapy during the school day.

The school counselors are here to help you with your concerns. Please check in with your teacher to get a pass to the counseling office to sign up for an appointment. The counselors will send a note to excuse you from class when they are available to see you.

Parents can call the Guidance Department to arrange for student conferences as well.

Kopachuck Middle School
10414 56th Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Mark Hilderbrand
Counselor
hilderbrandm@psd401.net

Andrea Grafmiller
Counselor
grafmillera@psd401.net

Support

Mark Hilderbrand, working with students whose last names begin with A-K.

Hello! This is my third year at Kopachuck. I have a BA in Sociology with a certificate in Social Work from Washington State University (GO COUGS!), M.Ed. in Counseling from Heritage University, and my teaching credentials from the University of Washington. I believe that relationships count and that they lead to student success for ALL. My goal as a school counselor is to support all students with their social, emotional, personal, and academic learning.

A few fun facts about me: I am married and have an amazing daughter. I enjoy spending time with my family, paddleboarding, watching movies, camping, and traveling. I also have a yellow lab who is always ready for the next adventure.

I look forward to working with each of you. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached via email at: hilderbrandm@psd401.net

Andrea Grafmiller, working with students whose last names begin with L-Z.

Hey Coyotes! This is my third year as a counselor at Kopachuck Middle School. I have been a school counselor for seven years. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, as well as my Masters of Education in School Counseling, from Seattle Pacific University. I believe ALL students are capable of success. My goal as a school counselor is to advocate for students and help them reach their academic, career, and personal/social goals. Fun facts about me: I am married and have two wonderful boys. We love to play disc golf, ride bikes, hike, and play games. Other hobbies I enjoy are reading and quilting. I love being a part of the Kopachuck team and I look forward to serving our students and their families this year.

You can reach me via email at: grafmillera@psd401.net