Counseling Services
WMS Counseling Center
Counselors work with students in a variety of settings and situations. We work with staff to implement lessons and activities that support the academic, career, and social/emotional development of students. Counselors may collaborate on lesson development for classes such as Impact or health, and will also push into classrooms a few times a year. We spend a large majority of our time responding to student's urgent needs, often regarding their emotional and mental health. We also work with teams to develop academic and behavioral supports for students in the classroom. We are happy to act as a liaison and aid in communication with teachers and staff. Counselors loop with each class allowing students to have one counselor for the duration of their middle school journey. Please reach out to us if there is anything we can do to help!
To reach us by phone please call Willard Middle School at 417-742-2588 and ask for the counseling center staff member you are trying to contact. If you need the WMS fax number for records, doctor's notes, forms, etc. it is 417-742-3505.
Kelsi O'Leary - Counseling Center Secretary
kelsioleary@willardschools.net
Cara Compton - 7th Grade Counselor for 23-24
caracompton@willardschools.net
Whitley Grant- 8th Grade Counselor for 23-24