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The North Star Counseling department is here to ensure all students have access to services to help them be successful in school and life.

Phone: 775-353-6909
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
M.A Ed Educational Counseling
Mrs. Heather McLaughlin
My name is Heather McLaughlin and I am the High School Counselor for North Star Online School. This is my 17th year as a High School Counselor. I enjoy working with students, as they navigate through high school and plan for their next chapter in life.
Office Hours: 8:00-3:30pm Monday-Friday
Students, parents, and guardians can request a meeting with me through ‘bookings' via the following link: pick a 15 min or 30 meeting time slot: https://tinyurl.com/McLaughlinHeather
I will be holding weekly TEAMS drop-in meetings for High School students days and times: TBD

Phone: (775) 353-6917
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
MAEd School Counseling; MAEd Education Leadership, NBCC
Ms. Caren Baum
My name is Caren Baum and I am the new K-8 Counselor for North Star Online School. I have experience working with students K-12th over the past 13 years. I'm happy to help in anyway I can. Please reach out to me with any questions, concerns and needs.
Office Hours: 8:00-3:30pm Monday-Friday
Students, parents, and guardians can request a meeting with me through ‘bookings' via the following link: pick a 15 min or 30 meeting time slot: