Down the hall in the counseling office, Doppelheuer can be found at her desk, legs crossed, clicking away at her computer. In her office, she softly speaks with a student, who is overwhelmed with recent mental and academic challenges they have been facing. Offering a box of tissues and a snack, Doppelheuer shares her advice with a gentle smile on her face. 

Before pursuing counseling, Doppelheuer studied art history in college, but that all suddenly changed due to a sudden accident. “I had a really bad car accident and ended up having to take a year off of school to recover,” Doppelheuer said. “Through that process, I worked with my own counselor who helped me overcome a lot of the issues I was having and [I thought], ‘Wow, this is amazing, I want to do that for other people,’ so I switched my major.” 

So far, Doppelheuer is still adjusting to working in a school environment, but she enjoys the diverse culture. “On my very first week, the other counselors, Mr. Terry, the social worker, and school psychologist were so supportive,” Doppelheur said. “[They] threw a welcoming breakfast for me and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.”

Doppelheuer is excited to immerse herself into every aspect of Phoenix culture. “I’m excited to see the sports in the spring; I can’t wait to attend the amazing theater productions; I can’t wait to participate in graduation; I can’t wait to help out with prom, and I’m looking forward to next year to see what clubs and activities I can sponsor,” Doppelheuer said.