Who is my counselor?
Each student has a counselor assigned to the student based upon the student's location and last name.
North Building
A - C
Phil Spreitzer
(616) 994-5013
D - K
Carola VanHeukelom
(616) 994-5018
L - R
Kathy Wade
(616) 994-5015
S - Z
Barbara Kiekintveld
(616) 994-5014
South Building
A - J
Mitch Veldkamp
(616) 738-6724
K - S
Janet Schaap
(616) 738-6729
T - Z
Phil Spreitzer
(616) 738-5013
Registrar
Stacy Hamstra Bird
(616) 994-5004
Role of the Counselor
West Ottawa's counselors assist each student based upon needs and career goals.
What can my counselor do for me?
Your counselor can assist you with personal problems, social adjustments, current concerns, class selection, vocational choices, and much, much more.
- Help you discover your potential
- Help you identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Help you make decisions and solve problems
- Help you get along with others
- Help you see yourself in work and life roles
- Help you establish positive relationships
- Help you better understand yourself
- Help you select a curriculum to support long-range goals
- Help you develop future career and educational plans.
When should I see my counselor?
Visit your counselor if you have a problem, question, or just need to talk to someone you can trust. Get acquainted with your counselor by dropping by before school, at lunch, after school, or make an appointment.
How do I make an appointment?
Call the Guidance Receptionist to assist you with making an appointment to see your counselor.
North Building
Mrs. Alessanda Riquelme
Guidance Receptionist
(616) 994-5017
South Building
Mrs. Diana Vogan
Guidance Receptionist
(616) 738-6700
