Find a School Transition Counselor

Transition Services are a team effort that provides support and guidance to students with disabilities as they prepare to move from high school to the work place. Each student’s transition team includes the student, parents, school staff, and VR Counselors.
Transition teams assist students to identify career interests and learn what skills and training are needed to prepare for careers in those fields of interest.

The list is broken out by county name. You may use the drop down school name search below or the write-in field if you know the exact name of the school district to find the DVR Transition Liaison for every school in Washington. You may also contact DVR through your teacher, school counselor, or the nearest DVR office.

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King
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
King Highline Transitional Resource Julia Demchenko julia.demchenko@dshs.wa.gov (206) 375-1012
King Snoqualmie Valley Two Rivers School James Churchill james.churchill@dshs.wa.gov (425) 590-3118
King Highline Tyee High School Julia Demchenko julia.demchenko@dshs.wa.gov (206) 375-1012
King Vashon Island Vashon Island High School Linda Pomeroy linda.pomeroy@dshs.wa.gov (206) 444-3808
King Auburn West Auburn Senior High School Dustin Nicholson dustin.nicholson@dshs.wa.gov (253) 656-1179
King Seattle West Seattle High School Nicholas Michiels nicholas.michiels@dshs.wa.gov (206) 472-0299

Pierce
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Pierce Tacoma Tree Farm Haley Gross haley.gross@dshs.wa.gov (253) 298-2661
Pierce Franklin Pierce Washington High School Haley Gross haley.gross@dshs.wa.gov (253) 298-2661

Benton
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Benton Kennewick Tri City Area Voc Skills Center Adriana Lozano adriana.lozano@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-1133
Benton Richland Twin Rivers Group Home Clarisa Braulick clarisa.braulick@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-1646

Lewis
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Lewis Pe Ell Trojan Alternative School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Centralia VISIONS Transition Program Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Chehalis W.F. West High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744

Klickitat
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Klickitat Trout Lake Trout Lake High School Gilbert Garza gilbert.garza@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7794

Thurston
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Thurston Tumwater Tumwater High School Cheryl L Reith cheryl.reith@dshs.wa.gov (360) 972-4923
Thurston North Thurston Public Schools Voice Program Cheryl L Reith cheryl.reith@dshs.wa.gov (360) 972-4923
Thurston WSSD WA State School for the Deaf Theresa Matteson theresa.matteson@dshs.wa.gov (360) 995-3356

Clark
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Clark Evergreen Union High School Bonnie Hillman Bonnie.Hillman@dshs.wa.gov (564) 888-1015
Clark Vancouver Vancouver Flex Academy (Lewis and Clark High School) Rhonda Nester Rhonda.Nester@dshs.wa.gov (564) 219-2462
Clark Vancouver Vancouver iTech Preparatory Rhonda Nester Rhonda.Nester@dshs.wa.gov (564) 219-2462
Clark Vancouver Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Rhonda Nester Rhonda.Nester@dshs.wa.gov (564) 219-2462
Clark Vancouver Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy (Lieser Campus) Rhonda Nester Rhonda.Nester@dshs.wa.gov (564) 219-2462
Clark Vancouver Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy (Lieser Campus) Rhonda Nester Rhonda.Nester@dshs.wa.gov (564) 219-2462
Clark Vancouver Washington School for the Blind Rhonda Nester Rhonda.Nester@dshs.wa.gov (564) 219-2462
Clark Vancouver Washington School for the Deaf Don Redford Don.Redford@dshs.wa.gov (253) 549-5939
Clark Washougal Washougal Adult Transition Program Helen Christensen Helen.Christensen@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1817
Clark Washougal Washougal High School Helen Christensen Helen.Christensen@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1817

Spokane
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Spokane Central Valley University High School Donna Dalzell donna.dalzell@dshs.wa.gov (509) 994-8960
Spokane Spokane Upper Columbia Academy Angela Merritt angela.merritt@dshs.wa.gov (509) 435-3489
Spokane Central Valley Valley Christian Bethany Johnson bethany.johnson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 440-1288
Spokane Spokane Voc Skills Center Spokane Carol Baker carol.baker@dshs.wa.gov (509) 363-4757
Spokane West Valley (Spokane) West Valley High School Jere Jaline jere.jaline@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7787

Snohomish
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Snohomish Mukilteo Voc Skills Center Sno-Isle Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Edmonds VOICE Program ATP Michael Holman holmar@dshs.wa.gov (360)-870-5844
Snohomish Arlington Weston High School Lynn Haslett lynn.haslett@dshs.wa.gov (425) 530-7068

Wahkiakum
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Wahkiakum Wahkiakum Wahkiakum High School Josh Ipock joshua.ipock@dshs.wa.gov (360) 916-1471

Grant
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Grant Wahluke Wahluke High School Francisco Felan francisco.felan@dshs.wa.gov (509) 480-0121
Grant Warden Warden High School Francisco Felan francisco.felan@dshs.wa.gov (509) 480-0121
Grant Washtucna Washtucna High School Francisco Felan francisco.felan@dshs.wa.gov (509) 480-0121

Walla Walla
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Walla Walla Waitsburg Waitsburg High School Jessica Rusch jessica.rusch@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7803
Walla Walla Walla Walla Walla Walla High School Jessica Rusch jessica.rusch@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7803

Yakima
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Yakima Wapato Wapato High School Gilbert Garza gilbert.garza@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7794
Yakima West Valley (Yakima) West Valley High School Carolyn Nease carolyn.nease@dshs.wa.gov (509) 571-4103

Okanogan
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Okanogan Omak Washington Virtual Academy - OMAK Carolina Perky maria.perky@dshs.wa.gov (509) 859-6027

Douglas
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Douglas Waterville Waterville HS Eric Stemm eric.stemm@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-1273

Stevens
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Stevens Wellpinit Wellpinit Elem/High School Judy Bales judy.bales@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-1305

Chelan
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Chelan Wenatchee Wenatchee High School Salvador Constancio salvador.constancio@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7819
Chelan Wenatchee Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center Salvador Constancio salvador.constancio@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7819
Chelan Wenatchee Westside High School Salvador Constancio salvador.constancio@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7819

Whatcom
County School District School Name(desc) Counselor Email Address Phone #
Whatcom All Districts Whatcom Discovery School Gina Barrieau gina.barrieau@dshs.wa.gov (360) 988-1737

How does Transition work?

While the student is in high school, he or she works with family, school staff, and a counselor from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to develop a plan for transitioning from high school to work. A broad array of individualized services are available to help students achieve their employment goals. After the student finishes school, DVR services focus on:

  • Gaining work skills needed to achieve an employment goal.
  • Job match, job placement, and follow-up.

Once employed, individuals may receive additional services, if needed, to keep a job. No person, because of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age or disability shall be discriminated against in employment, services, or any aspect of the program’s activities.

Begin the School to Work Transition video below and learn more about what transition services look like.

For more information, call our statewide toll free number: 1-800-637-5627 (V/TTY)