Meet Your Counselor

Natalie Anderson

Students A-Gonzalez

While completing a Masters in School Counseling from Western Carolina University, I began my school counseling career at North Henderson in 1999. I have been working as a school counselor for 21 years in Henderson and Buncombe Counties and Charleston, SC. Being a native of WNC, I love living in the mountains, so I was happy to return to North Henderson in the fall of 2021.

My students at North have last names A-Gonzalez. As a school counselor, I am passionate about helping students grow and realize their potential. I love supporting them through academic, career and personal challenges and assisting them with problem solving strategies and resources. I enjoy collaborating with families, teachers and administration as a student advocate. Respecting each individual, I become aware of the particular strengths, vulnerabilities, interests, and goals of each student. My role is to help them achieve success in high school while preparing for their future as adults.

Leigh Leik

Students Goodman-Ortega

I am originally from Flintstone, Georgia. I moved to Western North Carolina in 1997 and I have worked as a school counselor at North Henderson since 2001. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Lincoln Memorial University.

I work with students whose last names fall between Goodman and Ortega. I assist students in a variety of areas including academic advising, applying to college, applying for financial aid and scholarships and addressing student’s personal/social concerns.

As an advocate for my students, I try to help them make their high school experience both rewarding and challenging. I encourage my students to explore their interests, set goals, make informed decisions and advocate for themselves. These life skills will greatly assist students during their four years of high school and as they enter college, the military and the work force.

Rachelle Patterson

Students Ortiz-Z