Vision
As we help our students in their journey to be come independent learners and responsible citizens, we believe in a strong school/family relationship which
- challenges each child to reach his/her potential in an atmosphere of encouragement
- promotes and models respect for self and others
Mission
To achieve the above mission, the counseling staff will work collaboratively within the school community to
- develop academic programs based on student need
- promote academic success and responsible behavior toward others
- monitor academic progress of students
- provide career development activities with global perspective
Counseling Staff
![Geoff Heckman Geoff Heckman](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Heckman_Geoff_2023-24.jpg)
Geoff Heckman
Platte County High School
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![Heather Brown Heather Brown](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Brown_Heather_2023-24.jpg)
Heather Brown
Platte County High School
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![Sandi Ogden Sandi Ogden](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Ogden_Sandi_2023-24.jpg)
Sandi Ogden
Platte County High School
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![Marissa Jarnagin Marissa Jarnagin](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Jarnagin_Marissa_2023-24.jpg)
Marissa Jarnagin
Platte County High School
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![Whitney Edman Whitney Edman](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Edman_Whitney_2022-23.jpg)
Whitney Edman
Platte City Middle School
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![Kim Schank Kim Schank](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Schank_Kim_2022-23.jpg)
Kimberly Schank
Platte City Middle School
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![Amanda Griffin Amanda Griffin](https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Amanda%20Griffin.jpg)
Amanda Griffin
Platte Purchase Middle School |
![Lori Mann Lori Mann](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil Services/School Counseling Services/MANN_LORI_2019-20.jpg)
Dr. Lori Mann
![Julia Burrows Julia Burrows](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Burrows_Julia_2023-24.jpg)
Julia Burrows
Siegrist Elementary
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![Janelle Mather Janelle Mather](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Mather_Janelle_2023-24.jpg)
Janelle Mather
Compass Elementary
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![Amy Wazac Amy Wazac](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Wazac_Amy_23-24.jpg)
Amy Wazac
Pathfinder Elementary
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![Avery Holsinger Avery Holsinger](https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_26883569/Image/Departments/Pupil%20Services/School%20Counseling%20Services/Holsinger_Avery_2023-24.jpg)
Avery Holsinger
Barry Elementary
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DESE Website for Trauma
Pursuant to Missouri Senate Bill 638, Section 161.1050, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has established the "Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative." For more information, visit: https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling/traumainformed.