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Colleen Tuttle Chair (Retired)
My name is Colleen Tuttle, and I am a retired school counselor with 17 years of experience serving elementary and middle school students in the Washoe County School District. I am honored to be serving my **fourth year** on the Nevada School Counselor Association (NVSCA) Board. During my time with the association, I have served as Professional Development Committee Chair and Assistant Chair, and I am pleased to serve as NVSCA Chair again this year. In retirement, I look forward to dedicating my time and experience to supporting NVSCA and advancing the school counseling profession throughout Nevada. Outside of my professional commitments, I enjoy spending time with my three children and eight grandchildren. I plan to continue exploring amazing destinations and creating new experiences around the world. | Zaira Diaz Assistant Chair (Washoe County)
My name is Zaira Diaz, and I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. This is my second year serving on the Nevada School Counselor Association Board, and I am honored to serve as the Assistant Chair this year. I currently work as a High school counselor in Washoe County, and this is my fourth year as a school counselor overall. I began my school counseling career at my high school alma mater! I have two adorable fur babies (they are quite popular on Instagram!) and this year I am getting married to my wonderful fiancé. I look forward to traveling more this year. I’m excited to continue serving alongside such dedicated professionals and look forward to seeing how we can grow, collaborate, and continue strengthening our association together! |
Michelle King Secretary (Retired) My name is Michelle King, and this is my third year on the Nevada School Counselor Association Board and my third year to serve as Secretary. It is a privilege to learn more about our profession, connect with amazing people, and serve our Nevada school counselor members. I was born in Austin, Texas, grew up in southern New Mexico, and have called Nevada home for the past 26 years. Before becoming a school counselor, I was a math teacher for 21 years (all in CCSD). I earned my B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, (UNM, 2000), and my Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Mathematics, (UNLV, 2007). I earned my Masters in School Counseling, (TUN, 2020), and started my school counseling career in 2021. I was the school counselor at Earl N. Jenkins Elementary School, in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the past five years and recently retired in May 2026. I am happily married to my husband, Jed, and we celebrated our 29th anniversary this summer. We are the proud parents of two daughters (21 and almost 25), who currently live in Denver, Colorado. In my spare time, I love to travel. crochet, try new restaurants, do yoga, watch television, and spend time with our daughters, family, and friends! I am proud to serve our members by being on the NvSCA Board. I encourage all members to serve on a committee or run for election to the Board. Being actively engaged is what makes our association thrive! | Teresa Schultz Treasurer (Clark County)
My name is Teresa Schultz and this is my second year on the board. This is my 8th year as a school counselor and 20th year in education, all in the Clark County School District. I am originally from New Jersey but moved to Las Vegas in search of the wonderful summer heat. I have a wonderful husband, Jeremy, and 2 sons. Jaden is in his second year at UNR and Timothy is in 8th grade. |
Elise Johnson Executive Board Member (Lyon County)
My name is Elise Johnson and this year I am serving as a executive board member for the Nevada School Counselor Association as well as serving as a co-chair for the Advocacy Committee within NVSCA. I have been on the board now for two years and am entering my third year. I am excited for what the future holds for NVSCA and its amazing members. I was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada, I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2012, and then completed my Masters in School Counseling at the University of South Florida in Tampa, in 2017. I currently live in Carson City, and I am a school counselor at Sutro Elementary School in Lyon County. In my spare time I hike with my dog, Milo, and spend time with my friends and family and will be working on obtaining my CPC requirements in 2027. | Alyssa LoBello Executive Board Member (Clark County)
My name is Alyssa LoBello and I am thrilled to be a member of the NvSCA Board. I was born in Washington D.C. but was raised in Las Vegas. I received my Bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in human services from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). In 2016, I moved to Chicago where I began my teaching career as an assistant teacher at a private preschool. While in Chicago, I attended DePaul University and received my Master's in education with a concentration in school counseling. In 2021, I relocated to Las Vegas and became an elementary school counselor in the Clark County School District for five years. After gaining excellent experience, I decided I wanted to work with high school students and am now a counselor at Durango High School. I have one fur baby, Lucy, and I enjoy cooking, traveling, crafting, being active, and watching sports. | Katelynn Longland Executive Board Member (Washoe County)
I am excited to be entering my fifth year as a high school counselor in Washoe County. My current school, which I call home, is Debbie Smith CTE Academy. This is my first year serving on the NVSCA Board. Beyond my counseling work, I coach our boys' and girls' cross-country team. I enjoy running, working out, and spending quality time with my husband and two kids. Most of my free time is spent at my kids' soccer and other sporting games, cheering them on from the sidelines! |
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Alejandra Reyes Executive Board Member (Washoe County)
| VACANCY Executive Board Member (Clark County) |
