Counseling
Meet The Counseling Team
Welcome to the Renaissance Counseling Department!
Our counseling team partners with students and families throughout middle and high school to support academic success, social-emotional wellness, and preparation for life after graduation.
From everyday questions, worries, and challenges to times when life feels especially difficult, we want students to know they don’t have to figure everything out on their own. We’re here to listen, problem-solve, teach skills, celebrate successes, and meet students where they’re at.
Whatever the school year brings, our goal is to provide a trusted place for students to feel heard, find support, and develop the skills they need to move forward with confidence.
Ashlyn Kofford
Middle School Counselor
Ms. Kofford helps students navigate the many changes, challenges, and opportunities that come with middle school. She recognizes that how students feel, connect with others, and experience life outside the classroom can directly impact their success at school.
Ms. Kofford helps students identify what they need, discover strategies that work for them, and build the skills and confidence to handle difficult situations. When additional support is needed, she helps connect students and families with appropriate resources. From everyday concerns to more challenging circumstances, Ms. Kofford strives to create a space where students feel comfortable being themselves, asking for help, and working through things together.
Jolei Patton
High School Counselor
As the High School Counselor, Ms. Patton is here to help students navigate the academic, personal, and social challenges and opportunities that come with high school. She supports students with academic planning, graduation requirements, course selection, and personal and social needs.
Ms. Patton also helps students explore their options after Renaissance, including college, career, military, and other post-secondary pathways. Her goal is to help students identify what they need, make informed decisions, and feel confident about their next steps.
Counseling Resources
Whether you’re working through an academic challenge, navigating something personal or social, or thinking about life after Renaissance, we’re here to help.
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Looking for more information or not seeing what you are looking for? Contact your counselor directly, or reach out to us at info@rensec.org