Counselors
The Guidance Department is located in Room 1 on the ground floor at Rock Island High School. It houses four counselors and our Registrar, Mrs. Imes. We have numerous college catalogs and videos for students’ use, as well as a computer so that students may research educational topics.
To contact the Counseling Office, call: (309) 793-5950
What Is A School Counselor?
A school counselor is a person who is specially trained to help students realize their full potential as unique individuals. A counselor can help students deal with personal problems and concerns.
As your counselors, we are available to help you make decisions, and we provide an atmosphere to discuss personal feelings and explore alternatives. We are here to help you learn about yourself and develop a positive self-concept.
A counselor is first and foremost a student advocate; a student’s personal development and fulfillment are a counselor’s main concern.
If a counselor is unable to help in a particular situation, they will refer students to someone who can.
A counselor makes every effort to be non-judgmental, and to create an atmosphere where students can grow and develop in positive ways.
In other words, when the pressures of life, such as selecting a college, looking for a career or just needing someone to talk to…your counselor is there for you.
Tina Imes (ext. 2010)
Mrs. Imes is the secretary in the Counseling Office in addition to being the Registrar at Rock Island High School. She will be the one to contact should you need a transcript sent for you.
Jennifer Page: A – D (ext. 2017)
Ms. Page is in her eleventh year as a counselor at Rock Island High School after serving as an English teacher here for nine years. She is responsible for the PLAN and EXPLORE tests, Discovery Program, Esplin Scholarships, and Vocational Education.
Farah Anderson: E – K (ext. 2015)
Mrs. Anderson is in her ninth year as a counselor at Rock Island High School. She was previously a teacher at Rocky. For two years she was employed at Washington Junior High School in Rock Island. Among her duties, Mrs. Anderson will be working with Black Hawk College Dual Credit, Registration Information Night, and 8th grade visits.
Thom Sigel: L - Q (ext. 2014)
Mr. Sigel is in his eleventh year as a counselor at Rock Island High School. He is in charge of registration, financial aid, the Senior Recognition Assembly, and ACT tests.
Sterling Kingery: R – Z (ext. 2016)
Mr. Kingery begins his seventh year as a counselor at Rock Island High School, coming to us from Waterloo East High School. He oversees scholarships, college visits, PSAT testing, AP Testing, and the SAT.