School Counselors
Our school counselors help students succeed at Huntley Middle School (HMS) and prepare for success in high school. They meet with students individually and in groups to discuss academic topics as well as social/emotional issues.
Counselor at Large
Araceli Lopez
Licensed professional counselor
815-754-3882 | [email protected]
Araceli has a master's degree in school counseling from Northern Illinois University. Araceli enjoys working with Latino families and supporting first generation students. She also enjoys hiking and playing soccer with her family.
6th Grade Counselor
Doug Porter
Licensed professional counselor
815-754-1337 | [email protected]
Doug Porter has bachelor’s degrees in psychology and theater from Knox College and a master’s degree in community counseling from Argosy University. He also completed the NIU School Counselor Institute program. He enjoys games of all kinds and practices the Korean martial art of Hapkido.
7th Grade Counselor
Melissa Lule
Licensed professional counselor
815-754-2336 | [email protected]
Melissa Lule has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in school counseling from Northern Illinois University (NIU). She is bicultural and bilingual in English and Spanish. She enjoys relaxing in front of the TV and reading good books.
8th Grade Counselor
Samantha Peek
Licensed professional counselor
815-754-2269 | [email protected]
Samantha Peek has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in school counseling and a graduate certificate in trauma-informed counseling from NIU. She enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors with her dogs.
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