- Lakes Middle School
- Counselor's Corner

Phone: 208-667-4544
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Master of Arts in School Counseling in May 2011/Gonzaga University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington
Jennifer Zaike, M.A., NCC
Students are encouraged to fill out a "Counselor Time" slip located in the counseling center when they need to see us for any reason, and we also welcome requests from parents/guardians and school staff. The main topics we discuss with students are academic advising/planning, school performance, as well as personal and social issues. I am proud to be a source of support for the Lakes community. Please let me know if there is anything you need.

Phone: 208-667-4544
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Undergraduate degree at Gonzaga University (GoZags!) Masters of Science in Counselor Education from Eastern Washington University
Emma Young, M.S. School Counseling
Hi! My name is Emma Young and I am a counselor at Lakes serving students with last names H through O. I completed my undergraduate degree at Gonzaga University in Spokane (GoZags!) and then continued to my education at Eastern Washington University in Cheney where I received my Masters of Science in Counselor Education.
I welcome the opportunity to work with both families and students in order to serve their academic, social, and emotional needs. I became a school counselor because I am passionate about giving our students the skills and support necessary to be healthy, happy and successful individuals. If students have a concern and wish to meet with me, there are "Counselor Time" slips located in the front office that they may fill out. If a aprent or guardian has a question or concern, please feel free to call or e-mail me and I will touch base with you as soon as possible.

Phone: 208-667-4544
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor degree at Evergreen State College in 2019 Master of Arts in School Counseling at Gonzaga University (Go Zags!).
Natalie Taylor, M.A. School Counseling
My name is Ms. Natalie Taylor and I am a school counselor serving students with last names P-Z. This will be my first year at Lakes Middle School, and I am so excited to join the Wolverines! Prior to Lakes, I completed my Bachelor degree at Evergreen State College in 2019, and continued on to complete a Master of Arts in School Counseling at Gonzaga University (Go Zags!). Middle school is a time of immense growth and change and it is my pleasure to support the academic planning, college/career development, social-emotional and personal needs of students as they make their way through Lakes. I strive to support students in working towards our guiding principles; relationships, rigor, and relevance.
It is also important to me as a school counselor to help students feel seen, heard, and valued that serve as contributing members of our school and community. Students are encouraged to fill out a “Counselor Time” slip in the front office if they would like to see us for any questions, concerns, or are in need of support in other ways. Parents/guardians are welcome to call, email, or schedule a time to meet with me in-person or virtually. I look forward to a wonderful school year and to get to know the students and families that make up Lakes Middle School.