5-8 Counselors

Ms. Natalia Benson (A-K)

Natalia Benson is the counselor for middle school students with last names beginning with A-K. She arrived as the Middle School Counselor in August of 2023.

Phone: 218-626-6203
Email: nbenson@isd700.org

Degrees and Certifications:

  • BA Psychology from College of St. Scholastica, 2020

  • MS School Counseling and Preventative Mental Health from Creighton, 2023


Ms. Ashley Braun (L-Z)

Ashley Braun is the counselor for middle school students with last names beginning with L-Z. She arrived as the Elementary/Middle School Counselor in August of 2020 and transitioned to the Middle School full time in 2023.

Phone: 218-626-6253
Email: abraun@isd700.org

Degrees and Certifications:

  • BA from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

  • MSE School Counseling from UW-River Falls, 2012