Cat Smith

School Counselor

CAT SMITH has dedicated most of her career to youth development, serving as a high school and middle school counselor and youth life coach for over 15 years. She holds a Master’s in Education in School Counseling from Lewis & Clark College and is a Board Certified Coach, serving students both in and outside of school settings. Cat's approach centers on building strong relationships and fostering collaboration, using evidence-based practices of empowerment, strength-building, and solution-focused counseling. 
 
Cat lives with her husband and three energetic kids. Besides spending time with family, she enjoys food, good conversation, and moving her body outdoors.

Cat joined Northwest Academy in 2024.