what makes a counselor

MEET OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT STAFF

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Shauntel Highley

I want to make a positive impact in the community and help shape the lives of the next generation. As a WRJH counselor, I believe I have that ability.

I graduated from PSU with my BSED in English. I have been in education since 1998. This is my first year as a school counselor, and I am attending graduate school at MACU for school counseling. Previously, I have taught in Missouri, Kansas, and mainly in Oklahoma. My husband, Jeff, is a firefighter in Vinita, Oklahoma. We have one daughter, Dacee, who is attending LPN school this year to bridge to become an RN. Our family enjoys spending time together, reading, watching movies and tv shows, gardening, and spending time outdoors. 

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Tracy McCamish

I graduated from Northeastern State University, and East Central University.    I began my career as a teacher in 1996.  I taught for three years while pursuing my degree in counseling.  I started counseling in 1999 for Claremont Elementary.  I chose WRJH because I enjoy working with students, helping them grow socially and academically.    

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

SCHOOL BASED SOCIAL WORKER (SBSW)

Bonnie Wiley

My dedicated purpose is to provide human service, connection, support, advocacy and encouragement to the children and families served by the school, as well as the school's teachers and administrators. I connect students and families to many local and state resources that can offer help and hope for the family. I create evidence-based approaches for dealing with wide ranges of situations and concerns in the school and homes. Helping students build positive paths and clear goals to focus on success in the classroom.

COUNSELOR

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COACH (BHC)

Scott Mattison

A behavioral coach works with clients to help them improve their lives with a focus on behavior and habit change. I truly enjoy getting to work with the kids at the junior high and being able to provide extra support whenever they need it.

I have been working at Grand Mental Health for one year, and this is my first year as the WRJH Behavioral Health Coach. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family.


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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COACH

Hailee Calico

A behavioral coach works with clients to help them & focus on behavior . I truly enjoy getting to work with the kids at the junior high and being able to provide extra support whenever they need it.

I have been working at Grand Mental Health for 6 months , and this is my first year as the WRJH Behavioral Health Coach. In my free time I enjoy shopping and spending time with my family.


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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Bethany Doerksen (Dr. DK)

If you visit my office, you'll see the quote, "we can't control the winds, but we can adjust our sails," decorating my wall. It's a great reminder that the only things we actually have control over in life are our own thoughts, words, and actions. There will always be some things we can control and some things we cannot. Staying focused on what we can control will help relieve stress and anxiety before it gets too overwhelming. I have been working with the amazing staff and students at Roosa Elementary and Will Rogers Junior High School since 2017. Now that I've been here a few years, I love that I've gotten to see my students grow and develop. I hold a doctorate from OSU in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in School Psychology.

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