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Through the counseling department students will have the opportunity to learn coping skills to deal with such issues as bullying, anger management, improving social skills, improving studying skills, career exploratory, high school preparation, and conflict mediation techniques. Along with these duties the counseling department assists the administration in their creation of the master schedule for KMS. Our counseling department helps students who request schedule changes. 

All classroom presentations occur during study periods and do not interfere with the students’ academic performance. In addition to the classroom presentations, Mr. Krinke is available to see students upon request in individual or group counseling sessions.  He will be working with students to develop strategies for dealing with; grief, peer conflict issues, divorce and separation issues, academic, and self esteem issues. Mr. Krinke will  be working to create a positive school atmosphere.

Mr. Krinke is beginning his eighth year as a  counselor here at Koogler Middle School. Mr. Krinke has 9 years of experience as a counselor with 3 of those years spent at the high school level. Prior to his counseling position, he was a teacher coach for 20 years working in the Albuquerque Public Schools as well as his 10 years of experience as a teacher and coach working in Florida Public Schools.

A graduate of Highland High School in Albuquerque, Mr. Krinke then served his country as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam, Thailand and Laos during his 19 month tour of duty during the Vietnam war. A decorated veteran, Mr. Krinke was awarded the Purple Heart that was earned while he was in combat.