Counselors

 

Liz Garth has been at Eagle Academy as a Transition Counselor since 2019.  She has her Master's in Education emphasizing Counseling Psychology.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Specialist.  She has been providing services to youth in various capacities, working with youth in the Division of Youth Services, private practice,  Aurora Public Schools and Douglas County Schools.  She provides social emotional support to students at Eagle Academy, community resources to students and families and supports students in developing their post graduation plans.  She additionally offers one year of transition support following high school graduation, to ensure a smooth transition into their next steps.   

Elizabeth Garth - Transition Counselor
egarth@dcsdk12.org
303.387.0846 - Office
303.229.7913 - Mobile
Hours: M-Th, 1:00 - 8:35 pm

 

Lisa Jensen has been Eagle Academy’s At-Risk Counselor since 2016, when she relocated from St. Louis Missouri.  She is a licensed therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults in private practice, and with at-risk youth in not-for-profit agencies and in schools.  She previously worked for the Wentzville School District, supporting their Alternative Programs.

Ms. Jensen provides social/emotional support for students and families, while also assisting and educating staff in trauma informed practices.  She also has a background in science, with degrees in Biology and Chemistry, and was an adjunct professor at Lindenwood University, so she enjoys teaching the Contemporary Issues in Health Class.  The class focuses primarily on substance abuse and the science of addiction through the study of the brain.  The class also challenges students to work on themselves, exploring their gifts, goals, paths to happiness and purpose in life.

Lastly, Ms. Jensen manages the Academic Leave program, counseling students who are not being successful; partnering with the families as well in efforts to get students back in seat and back on track.  She routinely collaborates with students’ outside mental health providers and other systems of care, such as DHS caseworkers, probation officers and truancy court.

Contact information: aljensen@dcsdk12.org,                                                      303-387-0878 (landline), 720-527-1268 (work cell phone)

Mental Health Resources

• Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to the child or others.

• 988 - Suicide and Crisis Hotline

  • Call or text “988” any time, 24/7 for free, confidential support.

• Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)

• Trained Crisis Counselor Hotline: (844) 493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255

• Colorado Crisis Services

• Mobile apps for wellness and recovery

• Let’s Talk Colorado

• iMatter (free virtual counseling sessions)

Resources Specific to Substance Abuse and Addictions:

The Rise of Teen Substance Abuse

Colorado Substance Abuse Resource Library

Drug Rehab Centers for Teens in Colorado

 

Janda Bliek is excited to return to Eagle Academy! She first worked at Eagle from 2003-2010 as a high school counselor. A part of her heart has always remained at Eagle and she is so happy to be back “home” as one of the two academic counselors.  

Janda is proud to have begun her career in Douglas County in 1998. She earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling in 2001 from the University of Northern Colorado. 

When Janda is not at work, she loves spending time with her family and friends- but her favorite moments are spent cheering on the sidelines. Her biggest accomplishments are her twins. Holland is a junior at the University of Oklahoma and Brody is a football player at UNC. (Go #97!) She has been married to her husband, Scott, for 30 years this coming August. 

Janda Bliek - Academic Counselor
jjbliek@dcsdk12.org
303.387.0873 - Office
Hours: M/T 1:00 - 8:35 pm 

Eagle Academy's Academic Counselors work to provide guidance and support for all students by advising on course selection and developing and monitoring an educational plan that fits the needs of each student.  Their job is multifaceted and includes serving as a curriculum advisor, academic counselor and progress monitor.

Aaron Kellar - Academic Counselor
adkellar@dcsdk12.org
303.387.0873 - Office
Hours: W/TH 1:00 - 8:35 pm