Cecilia Lester,Licensed Masters of Social Work. Cecilia provides individual services at Manistee Middle & High School. Cecilia has experience supporting students in crisis and linking students to resources. This is Cecilia’s third year working with MAPS. clester@manistee.org

Katie Petoskey, Limited Licensed Masters of Social Work with School Social Worker Certificate. Katie is supporting Kennedy Elementary school students by providing individual therapy and leading Social Emotional Learning (SEL) groups. Katie completed an internship with the MAPS ISD and has a history of working with individuals in a school setting. kpetoskey@manistee.org

Theresa Patnoude, Licensed Professional Counselor.Trese Patnoude is a mental health therapist at both Kennedy Elementary and MMHS.  At Kennedy she works with children who are struggling with anger issues,  impulse control, self esteem, grief and loss, and relational aggression.  At MMHS she does a Vaping Education Group which is an alternative to suspension days.  In that group the students address peer pressure, the dangers of nicotine and THC in vapes, and how to overcome abuse and addiction.  She also sees students individually for counseling, and is trained in suicide prevention and CPI.  tpatnoude@manistee.org

Jordan Riley (formerly Jordan Johnson), Masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Jordan supports Jefferson Elementary school students with their skill development, collects data, manages crisis, and trains staff in evidence-based practices. Jordan has over 8 years of experience working with individuals with moderate to severe behavioral concerns. jordanriley@manistee.org

Julia Newell Behavioral Specialist at MMHS Julia supports the students of MMHS by analyzing data to create support plans, collaborating with teachers to establish sustainable solutions, and working with students individually to build key skills. All of her work is focused on developing skills for student growth and success. jnewell@manistee.org

Olivia Lenon Behavioral Specialist at Kennedy Elementary Olivia supports students at Kennedy with skill building, implementing behavior plans, collecting data, and managing crises. Olivia works with students both one-on-one and in SEL skills groups. Before joining the MAPS Behavior Team last year, Olivia was the SafeNet Prevention Specialist at Kennedy for several years. olenon@manistee.org

Stephanie Johnson Behavioral Specialist at Jefferson Elementary Stephanie is new to the team She is transitioning from 1:1 Paraprofessional to becoming a Skill Building Technician. She has experience with students needing extra support and she is working on obtaining my RBT Certification to better serve students at MAPS. stephaniejohnson@manistee.org

Chris Bigelow, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional Counselor.  Chris is the Director of the Behavioral Health Team and supports MAPS by providing case consultation, data analysis, developing behavior plans, assessing threats, providing Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and coordinating care. cbigelow@manistee.org