Hey Webber! My name is James Walsh and I am the new 7th grade counselor. School counseling has been a dream of mine since High School and I am so grateful to be able to connect with you all this year!
In May of 2025, I graduated with my masters from Adams State University and decided it was time to move back to Fort Collins and I couldn’t be happier to join Webber Middle School. I am so excited to connect with the amazing students, staff, and families that make up the Panther family.
I am beyond excited to get to know all of you. Please don’t hesitate to pop into my office for any needs you may have whether it’s social/emotional, academic, career, schedule issues, or just to crack a couple of jokes and get to know one another! Go Panthers!
BS in Psychology - Colorado State University
MA in School Counseling - Adams State University
I began my career as an attendance/truancy specialist at three high schools in Jefferson County, then worked as a Post Secondary Advisor at Englewood High School for 3 years. I also have 5 years of experience coaching high school boys basketball at the Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels.
When I am not counseling, I enjoy hiking, camping, going to the gym, watching basketball, and finding new forms of self-care! I also love some good rest and relaxation time and enjoy watching any and all sports. March Madness and NBA playoffs are my favorite sporting events of the year. My favorite mountain towns are Crested Butte, Estes Park, and Ouray. Some things you may not know about me are that I love the Indiana Pacers, I have over 30 tattoos, and I recently traveled to Ireland for two weeks!
I love connecting and learning from kids in all settings, whether that be one on one, in a group, through a sport, or in the lunch room!