" LOVE is still the most powerful force on the planet"

- TO WRIGHT LOVE ON HER ARMS

 Rigby High School Counselors
DR. Jared Tonks
Last Names A-C
jtonks@sd251.org
(208) 745-7704 ext 3522
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Welcome, Jared Tonks to the RHS Counseling Team!
Jared is an Idaho Native, born and raised in Sugar City and graduated with fellow Diggers in 1993. He earned his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Idaho State University, where he previously earned his Masters in Counseling. Jared extensive experience ranges from Family therapy to adolescent development and managing at risk behaviors. His Career spans over 15 years working with youth in therapeutic schools, wilderness programs consulting practices.

 Ms. Brittany Ohman
Last names  R-Z
bohman@sd251.org
  (208) 745-7704 ext. 3521
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We can choose courage
or we can choose comfort, 
but we can't have both.    -Brene Brown

Born and raised in S.E. Idaho, Brittany enjoys the exclusive lifestyle that Idaho offers.
 Brittany graduated from ISU in 1998. After raising her boys, she returned to school and in 2017 obtained a Masters in social work.
Brittany has gleaned much experience while working in a variety of settings, her kaleidoscope of knowledge includes working in Community Mental Health Clinics, the Idaho Cancer Center, and with youth in foster care. Brittany loves working with adolescents, whether in therapeutic settings, or as the Co-Advisor of Rigby High's
Hope Squad, she finds all that teen energy empowering.
Taking a moment for herself, on the weekends Brittany loves spending her time in the outdoors, traveling & exploring.
Believing that you're never too old to learn, she is trying her hand at  fly-fishing. 

Counseling Department Admin Assistant

Mrs. Kim Keller

kkeller@sd251.org  

(208) 745-7704 ext. 3516

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"Tell the story of the Mountain you have climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else's survival guide."  -MHN

Kim may have graduated from Madison High School, but please don’t hold that against her, as her heart is firmly rooted in Rigby, where she has worked for the district for over a decade. Kim loves assisting in keeping the counseling department running smoothly and always has a hug or word of encouragement for the students of Rigby High, who affectionately refer to her as “Mama K” a name she finds great pride in. When she is not helping one of her 2100 RHS "kiddos" you will most likely find her with the families newest addition.  Their very 1st, absolutely perfect, adorable, brilliant & beautiful, granddaughter. The rest of Kim's tribe include a beautiful daughter (in-law), 2 amazing grown sons, and 1 hunky Super Hero Husband.
  Kim along with family in tow enjoy camping, hiking, fly-fishing & and continually exploring all that their "Idahome" has to offer!

Mrs. Kim Azbill

Last names D-J   

kazbill@sd251.org 
 
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3519

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"Check yourself, before you wreck yourself",
is "DJ" Azbill's favorite quote.
We tend to be much harder on ourselves than needed. 
Be kind!

  Kim followed some of her favorite students from Rigby Middle &  joined our Rigby High Counseling family in 2021. Kim is licensed in School Counseling and has been in sharing her expertise in Jefferson, SD251 for nearly a decade. We appreciate the great resource she is for students who seem to be a bit lost in the darkness.  She helps them find, then teach them how to cultivate and care for, their inner light. Kim is the mother of 3 beautiful, charismatic children, and grandmother to a brilliant, spunky almost 3-year-old.  Kim enjoys her weekends with her husband on their motorcycle, hiking outdoors, or on a solitary trip into the wilderness to capture a moment with her amazing photography skills. This is how Kim chooses to practice self-care & refill her cup.
Fun Fact! Kim and her family "may" have a slight addiction with Ford Broncos, as the family own 5 in various stages of  restoration.
We are so glad that Kim has finally joined us at RHS! 

Mr. Ty Shippen

Last names  K-Q
tyshippen@sd251.org
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3520
 

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" If you learn to use it right, the adversity, it will buy you a ticket to a place you couldn't have gone any other way". -Tony Bennett, Virginia Men's BB Coach

        Ty Shippen grew up on a farm in Menan and graduated from Rigby. He earned his bachelor's degree in health from BYU and a Master's in counseling from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he played basketball and enjoyed the outdoors. He also has an Ed. S in Executive Educational Leadership from Boise State.
For the past 17 years, Ty has been either a high school counselor or athletic director at Skyline, Minico, and Thunder Ridge High Schools.  He's enjoyed coaching high school varsity basketball and golf, along with youth football and track.  In his free time, he loves fishing, golfing, playing games (pinochle being the favorite), and hanging out with his family and friends. Ty and his wife Kaly have been married for twenty years and have three teenagers.

Mrs. Megan Nelson
Registrar
mnelson@sd251.org
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3523
Although Megan is somewhat new to the area, she has already falling for Rigby and its surroundings. Megan joins our RHS family with 5 years of high school registrar experience and an infectious can do attitude! Having 6 kids of her own, 4 of them being teenagers, she feels completely at home in a high school setting. On the weekends with husband and kiddos in tow, hiking, kayaking and exploring is where she can be found. When she finds a spare moment for herself, you can find her reading, or doing DIY home projects. Her passion in advocating for under served children kindled the 5-year journey to open her doors and to become a foster home for at risk youth. Megan is excited to put down roots in Rigby and even more excited to be a part of the RHS family, and we just as excited!
Welcome, Megan Nelson!!

College and Career Advisors

Ms. Kaylen Whitehead
College and Career Advisor

kwhitehead@sd251.org   (208) 745-7707 ext. 3525
        Welcome back for her 2nd year!
A native from Utah, Kaylen started at RHS as a College and Career intern from BYU-I. After she realized how much she loved Rigby and its awesome students, she applied for the College and Career position. She graduated from BYU-I in April 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family studies. Kaylen enjoys spending time with her family, watching and playing sports, and assisting students in planning their futures.

Mrs. Britta Sedig
College and Career


Britta comes to Idaho from a small town just south of Tucson, Az. She and her & husband moved here in 2019 to finish their degrees at BYU Idaho. Britta graduated this spring in with a bachelor's in Marriage and Family studies. Through her life experiences, she has grown her passion in being able to help others build their confidence, and influence their futures. She is thrilled to have this opportunity to help RHS students begin working toward their college and career pursuits. In Britta's spare moments she enjoys rock climbing, baking, playing board games, caring for her large selection of succulents, and searching for local restaurants to try.
Stop by the College and Career Office to say Hi and
give your favorite  restaurant recommendations!
Welcome, Britta we are so happy to have you join the RHS family!
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