About your Professional School Counselors:
Kerri Andela (8th Gr. Counselor - on left) grew up in Canton, SD and graduated from South Dakota State University with her Master’s Degree in School Counseling. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, running, and anything else outdoors.
Alex Dobbs (7th Grade Counselor - in middle) is from Pipestone, MN, and graduated from South Dakota State University with a Master's Degree in School Counseling. Alex is married has six children. He enjoys being with his family, reading, participating in church activities, coaching flag football and soccer, being a Cub Scouts Den Leader, playing basketball and tennis, reading, watching movies, watching the Minnesota Vikings, being in the great outdoors, and traveling.
Renee Halde (6th Grade Counselor - on right) grew up in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Master's Degree in School Counseling. Before joining the Memorial Counseling Staff, Renee was a counselor at John F. Kennedy Elementary for 18 years. She is married and has two sons who are in middle school. She enjoys working out, gardening, boating, and hiking.