Success Coach

Hello! My name is Katharina Friessen and I am a graduate from MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Success Coach at Fort Assiniboine School for the 2022-23 school year.
I am available to work with students, parents and staff on Monday and Thursday’s.

Book an appointment with me or make a referral

My role as a Success Coach includes:
  • Counselling
  • Individual and group interventions
  • Crisis intervention
  • Communicating students’ needs with school staff
  • Support transitioning to a new grade or school for anyone who would like to meet me!
The programs/ skill building activities I offer are intended to:
  • Promote a healthy view of education, and facilitate success in school by exploring students’ career opportunities
  • Support transitioning to a new grade or school
  • Develop stronger social, academic, and communication skills
  • Encourage participation in healthy physical activities
  • Better understand boundaries
  • Build resiliency skills to deal with challenging situations
  • Be more prepared to solve problems, deal with anger, and make positive decisions
  • Provide opportunities for healthy peer interaction
  • Increase their support networks
I am very excited to be working with your child and or teen throughout this school year and I am looking forward to a lot of progress!