Amanda Kennedy and Lori Schmandt, Collaborative Workers
Their offices are located next to the nurse’s office.
Amanda Kennedy: 218-568-9326; REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT WITH AMANDA
Lori Schmandt: 218-568-9325; REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT WITH LORI
Their offices are located next to the nurse’s office.
- Help students and families in need.
- Link students and families to other area resources that can help. For example, they may refer families to LSS, Bridges of Hope, Kinship Partners, Northern Pines, Salvation Army, etc.
- Struggling with relationships in the school, or at home.
- Provide skills for you to overcome daily obstacles that can prevent you from being a successful student in school.
- They are also able to help students out with clothes, shoes, coats, food, etc.
- Feel free to stop in and talk to either of them, if you need help or have questions. If they are not in their offices, you may leave your name on their board, and they will come find you!
- You may also contact them at the phone numbers and email links below.
Amanda Kennedy: 218-568-9326; REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT WITH AMANDA
Lori Schmandt: 218-568-9325; REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT WITH LORI
Annastasia Braam, Guidance Counselor
The Guidance Counselor assists students who are experiencing academic, career/college, or social/emotional issues. Meeting with the counselor is confidential. Sign up to see Mrs. Braam in the High School Office, or click here to REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT.
The Guidance Counselor assists students who are experiencing academic, career/college, or social/emotional issues. Meeting with the counselor is confidential. Sign up to see Mrs. Braam in the High School Office, or click here to REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT.
- Academic issues; grades, difficulties with understanding material and other issues
- Career/college questions/navigating the college application process
- Personal and emotional issues (if you are upset, please tell the secretaries you need to speak with someone right away - we don't want you to sign up on a waiting list and have to wait.
- Social, friendship and relationship issues
Val Benjamin, Chemical Health Counselor
Val is on campus on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Val is available for confidential appointments with students. To request an appointment, click here: REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Pequot Lakes School District recognizes that some students and families may have questions or concerns regarding chemical use and/or abuse. In an effort to provide support and awareness, the district has contracted with Northern Pines Mental Health agency, to provide this confidential resource for students and parents.
Students and parents are welcome to visit with Ms. Benjamin regarding any concerns they may have regarding chemical health, including drugs and alcohol. All appointments are confidential. Feel free to contact Val using the link above or by email by clicking her name below:
Val is on campus on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Val is available for confidential appointments with students. To request an appointment, click here: REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Pequot Lakes School District recognizes that some students and families may have questions or concerns regarding chemical use and/or abuse. In an effort to provide support and awareness, the district has contracted with Northern Pines Mental Health agency, to provide this confidential resource for students and parents.
Students and parents are welcome to visit with Ms. Benjamin regarding any concerns they may have regarding chemical health, including drugs and alcohol. All appointments are confidential. Feel free to contact Val using the link above or by email by clicking her name below: