Welcome Back! This newsletter will provide important dates and information for each grade level month-by-month!

This summer, we had some amazing new folks join the team! We have all been working collaboratively to make sure our Coconino Students are starting the year Panther strong 💪🏼

Learn a little more about them below!

Tiffany Samano

Counseling Secretary

Hi! I'm Mrs. Samano

My goal this year is that everyone feels welcome and included!

A fun fact about me is that I have four sons and two of them are students here at Coconino High School

Cameron McCord

(A-De)

My name is Cam McCord, and this is my first year as a school counselor at Coconino High School. Prior to moving up to the high school, I was the school counselor at Thomas Elementary for 5 years, and a teacher at Killip Elementary. This is my 21st year as an educator, and I'm thrilled to be embarking on a new professional adventure. When I'm not working, you can find me reading (horror) books, trail running, camping with my wife, 8-year-old son, and 13-year-old border collie, and doing odd jobs around the house.

I'm looking forward to a great year at CHS, and I'm excited to work with you all in supporting the academic, social/emotional, and career needs of your kids.

You can schedule an appointment with me through Calendly: calendly.com/cmccord-_kq

Jill Lehman

(Di-Le)

Hi I'm Ms. Lehman (or Miss Jill)!

My goal as a school counselor is to provide excellent customer service. I enjoy working with students and parents and take pride in their educational journey

One fun fact about me... I'm a football junkie

You can schedule an appointment with me through Calendly: calendly.com/jlehman-fusd1

Giselle Viera Soto

(Li-Ri)

Hi! I'm Ms. Giselle and this will be my first year here at Coco. I'm excited to work with the amazing Coconino Panthers!

One of my goals is to: Advocate and provide support for students as they navigate all the changes they experience throughout (and after!) high school.

A fun fact about me: Many years ago I crossed the stage as a Coconino High School Student- I'm excited to be back and working in a school I love!

You can schedule an appointment with me through Calendly: https://calendly.com/gvierasoto-fusd1

Janine Birchard (she/her/hers)

Counseling Dept. Chair

(Lo-Z)

Hi! I'm Ms. Birchard.

One of my goals is to: Guide students towards success and fulfillment in the classroom while simultaneously providing them a safe space to figure out what life after high school looks like.

A fun fact about me is that: I have a therapy dog named Bernie on campus. Come meet him!

You can schedule an appointment with me through Calendly: https://calendly.com/jbirchard

One goal this year is to become familiar with my new role and be a resource for all students.

One fun fact- I love traveling to National Parks!

You can schedule an appointment with me through Calendly: https://calendly.com/lscharfenberger

Seraphine Yazzie

Native American Mentor

Hi I'm Ms. Yazzie

One goal: One goal is to provide cultural awareness for CHS students, staff, and parent(s).

A fun fact about me is that: My hobby is gardening.

• School counselors will be meeting with ALL 9th grade students for Freshmen Minute Meetings during the week of August 26th-29th.