Counselor: Justin Thomas jthomas@nthurston.k12.wa.us
Mental Health Specialist: Carol Kochta ckochta@nthurston.k12.wa.us

Phone: (360) 412-4680

We are committed to helping your student not only on academic growth and excellence, but supporting your child in learning and positive behavior choices on a daily basis.

Welcome Woodland families and students! My name is Justin Thomas, and I am the School Counselor at Woodland Elementary. A School Counselor serves students directly and indirectly by providing services to close achievement gaps in academics, social-emotional, and career domains. You can learn more about the programs I support by browsing my page, or by contacting me directly.

I completed my education at Saint Martin’s University, earning a B.A. degree in Psychology with honors in 2014, and earning my Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in School Counseling in December 2016.

I have been an elementary School Counselor since January 2017, starting my counseling career in Seattle Public Schools. I joined the Woodland team in fall 2017. I started my educational career as a paraeducator in NTPS, working at Lakes Elementary from 2013-16. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Please call or email to schedule an appointment. My Office hours are from 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM.