School Guidance
Guidance counselors are available at Lincoln Middle School to discuss individual needs regarding students.
TANYA VAUGHN, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
608-789-6661
tvaughn@lacrossesd.org
I received my Bachelor’s degree from Viterbo University and my Masters degree in School and Community Counseling from Winona State University. I love working with middle school students because they are at the stage of life where they are beginning to figure out who they are and how they fit into the world. It is an exciting and challenging time for students and I feel fortunate to be a part of it!
RICK BLASING, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
rblasing@lacrossesd.org
608-789-6627
This year begins my 21st year in education, having served fourteen of those as a social science instructor at the high school and community college levels. Most recently, I served for six years as a school counselor at Central High School in LaCrosse. My post-baccalaureate work includes an MA degree in History/Sociology from Fort Hays State University (Kansas) and an MS degree in School Counseling from Winona State University.
My wife and I enjoy traveling with our three children, visiting family, touring museums, and any outdoor activities. I am deeply inspired by the energy and promise that exists in every one of our great students at Lincoln Middle School. They all have tremendous potential and have wonderful dreams that they can aspire to. It is my heart-felt mission to help each student discover their talents and interests, and to offer them the tools needed to build a successful and rewarding life of their choosing.
School Psychologist
SARAH HORTON, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
608-789-6639
shorton@lacrossesd.org
School Resource Officer
PHIL MARTIN, SCHOOL RESOURCE LIAISON OFFICER
608-789-6604
pmartin@lacrossesd.org
The School Resource Liaison Officer is a member of the Lincoln Middle School staff. His role is to assist in supervision of the students, ensure the safety of students and staff, inform students about the juvenile justice code, foster conflict resolution and peer mediation, be available to manage law enforcement issues and lead classroom presentations and discussions. The officer interacts in a positive way with the students and serves as a mentor. For more information please contact Officer Phil Martin at 789-6604.