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

- TO WRIGHT LOVE ON HER ARMS

 Rigby High School Counselors
Dr. Jared Tonks
jtonks@sd251.org
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3518
Student last Names A-Cook
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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. Kat Reese
Student Last Names Has-Mc
kreese@sd251.org
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3519
Welcome to our new counselor!
Kat Reese has lived all over South Idaho, from Soda Springs to Caldwell. She received her associate in accounting from EITC (now CEI), Bachelors in Psychology from ISU, Master in Psychology from GCU, and currently attending GCU for her Masters in Education, School Counseling. Since 2008, Kat has worked in the developmental disability and mental health fields, helping children (and some adults) become more independent. She is the proud parent of two children and two grandchildren. Kat likes to paddleboard, camp, spend time with family and friends, and sing.
We are excited to have Kat joining the RHS Counseling team!



Ashley Geary
Student Last Names -Me-Se
ageary@sd252.org
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3520
Quote- "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you."
Ms. Ashley Geary is joining our team this year and is excited to learn all the ins and outs of the high school experience. Ashley has 4 children, ages ranging from 18-3, and she just moved to the area, coming from Preston, ID.  Her twin boys graduated from high school last year, and that feels like an amazing accomplishment for both Mom and boys. One of them joined the military, and she thrilled to be a military mom; the other is on his way to gaining an apprenticeship in plumbing. 

She loves to take her family on adventures and explore the world.  She and her kids describe their adventures and vacations as 'the best one ever' and are always looking forward and planning their next adventure.  She enjoys spending time outdoors, going on road trips, and concerts. She has seen her favorite artist, Celine Dion, in concert two times.  

Ashley graduated with her Master's of Social Work in 2013 from
U of U, she has worked in substance abuse, juvenile probation, mental health counseling and in elementary school counseling. She is a licensed clinical social worker and also uses her love of horses to provide equine therapy in addition to working in a private mental health agency.  She believes that the next generation will be amazing, and she is excited to grow and motivate them to reach their full potential. 
Fun fact: her favorite color is CAMO and she loves sparkly things. 

Mrs. Kim Keller
Counseling Admin Assistant
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 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
kazbill@sd251.org
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3522
Student last Names Cool-Har
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"Check yourself, before you wreck yourself",
 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 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 teaches 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! 

 Ms. Brittany Ohman
bohman@sd251.org
Student Last Names Sh-Z
  (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. 
Mrs. Megan Nelson
Registrar
mnelson@sd251.org
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3523
Although Megan is somewhat new to the area, she has fallen head over heals for Rigby and its surroundings. Megan joined our RHS family in 2022 with 5 years of high school registrar experience.  Having 6 kids of her own, 5 of them being teenagers, she feels completely at home in a high school setting. On the weekends with husband and kiddos, 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 has quickly put down roots in Rigby and is excited to be a part of the RHS family, and we just as excited to have her!

College and Career Advisors

Ms. Kaylen Whitehead

Kwhitehead@sd251.org  
(208) 745-7704 ext. 3525
        Welcome back for her 4th 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. Sefra Hudman
Shudman@sd251.org
(208)745-7704 ext 3525

Welcome to our New College and Career Advisor!
Sefra was born and raised in Colorado but has fallen in love with Idaho! She attended BYU Idaho and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Family History Research. While at BYUI she worked as a campus tour guide in the admissions office and found so much joy in helping students figure out what to do after high school. She worked for a year as a seminary teacher here at Rigby High School and loved the students and the energy at the school. So when the opportunity arose to help Rigby students figure out their futures, she jumped at the opportunity. When Sefra is not at work she can probably be found traveling, hiking, paddleboarding, jumping into rivers, skiing, or researching genetic genealogy.
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