Student Engagement Team
There is a direct link between students' well being and their academic success. Our Student Engagement Team is dedicated to supporting student wellbeing and lifting up our students, families, and educators with a network of support! The Monroe-Gregg School District Student Engagement Team is a dedicated to the academic, social, and emotional success of all students. Our team of professionals work with students in a variety of different capacities including classroom lessons, group, or individual counseling. Our Team promotes a positive environment that enhances students' ability to properly manage the social/emotional demands of their lives. Our professionals are available to students, parents, teachers, and administration to discuss student concerns and develop proactive plans for student development and achievement.
The Student Engagement Team helps students grow personally, socially, and emotionally in:
- Developing self-knowledge
- Making effective decisions
- Developing relationship skills
- Making healthy life choices
- Resolving conflicts
In our secondary buildings, the Engagement Team assists students in their educational planning by:
- Developing an educational plan
- Providing academic advising
- Exploring college and career opportunities
- Using tools to determine post secondary options
Contacts
Kelly Gilkerson
Elementary School Therapist
317-996-2246 ext. 4007
kgilkerson@m-gsd.org
Kristin Everett
MS/HS Adult & Child Mental Health Clinician
317-996-2352 ext. 3012
keverett@m-gsd.org
Kayla Shade
Adult & Child Mental Health Clinician
317-996-2352 ext. 3127
kshade@m-gsd.org
Gretchen Knock
HS Guidance Counselor (A-L)
317-996-2258, ext. 2012
gknock@m-gsd.org
Joanie Stader
HS Guidance Counselor (K-Z)
317-996-2258, ext. 2011
jstader@m-gsd.org
Lynda Herr
Administrative Assistant
317-996-2258, ext. 2010
lherr@m-gsd.org