GUIDANCE & COUNSELING STAFF
Sarah Barnett | Social Worker
EDUCATION
Governors State University - MSW (School Social Work)
Olivet Nazarene University - B.A. (Political Science), Minor in Sociology
Troy Christian High School - Troy, Ohio
EXPERIENCE
Mahomet Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) - School Social Worker (2022- Present)
Iroquois West School District (Gilman, IL) - School Social Worker (2016-2022)
Iroquois Special Education Association (Gilman, IL) - School Social Worker (2015-2016)
Nexus Onarga Family Healing (Onarga, IL) - Case Manager/Unit Coordinator/Therapist (2009-2022)
INTERESTS
Mrs. Barnett loves being a school social worker and working with students. Mrs. Barnett enjoys reading, going for a run and watching football. Her favorite sports teams are the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes. She loves spending time and traveling with her husband and 2 goldendoodles.
EMAIL Mrs. Barnett
Mr. Kevin Floress | Counselor H-O
EDUCATION
Indiana University (Bloomington) – M.S., Ed (Counseling and Counselor Education)
Central Michigan University – B.S. in Business Admin. (Major: Human Resource Management, Minor: Finance)
Jacobs High School – Algonquin, IL
EXPERIENCE
Mahomet Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) – School Counselor (2019 – Present)
Urbana High School (Urbana, IL) – School Counselor (2011-2019)
Paxton-Buckley Loda High School (Paxton, IL) – School Counselor (2010-2011)
Millard South High School (Omaha, NE) – School Counselor (2006-2010)
INTERESTS
Mr. Floress enjoys all aspects of being a school counselor with a special interest in helping young people to explore their options for after high school (College/Career planning). Mr. Floress values spending time with his family (and English Labrador, “Riggs”) and participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. Mr. Floress also enjoys weight lifting and has a strong passion for his favorite sports teams: The Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks.
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Mr. Tim Lybarger | Counselor A-G
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University - M.S., Ed. (School Counseling)
Eastern Illinois University - B.A. (History), Minor in Cultural Anthropology
Salem Community High School - Salem, IL
EXPERIENCE
Mahomet-Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) - Counselor (2003-Present)
Marshall High School (Marshall, IL) - Counselor/Social Studies Teacher (2001-2003)
INTERESTS
Mr. Lybarger is an avid fan of the 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs....and the New York Knicks. He enjoys listening to folk music and old-school hip-hop and is considered one of the world's leading experts on Fred Rogers and the history of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (really). He loves spending time with his wife, Trisha, and their five children.
EMAIL Mr. Lybarger
Mrs. Shannon Mills | Counselor P-Z
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University - M.S. Ed. (Educational Leadership)
Eastern Illinois University - M.S Counseling (School Counseling)
University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) - B.S. (Psychology)
Prairie Central High School - Fairbury, IL
EXPERIENCE
Mahomet-Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) - School Counselor (2002 - Present)
Unity High School (Tolono, IL) - School Counselor (2011-2022)
INTERESTS
Mrs. Mills enjoys being a school counselor because every day is different. Mrs. Mills enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys traveling, reading, shopping, going to concerts and podcasts.
EMAIL Mrs. Mills
Mrs. Kris Parker | Psychologist
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University - SSP Specialist School Psychology
University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) - BS Psychology
Maine Township High School West - Des Plaines IL
EXPERIENCE
Mahomet Seymour High School & Junior High- School Psychologist (2018 - Present)
Urbana School District 116 (Urbana Middle School, Wiley Elementary, Thomas Paine Elementary, Yankee Ridge Elementary), School Psychologist 2001-2018
Mahomet Seymour High School and Lincoln Trail Elementary - School Psychologist 1998-2001
Tri-County Special Education Cooperative - School Psychologist 1997-1998
INTERESTS
Mrs. Parker loves being a school psychologist. She enjoys working with students, teachers, and families to provide supports to ensure student success. Mrs. Parker has a special interest in working with students on the Autism Spectrum. Mrs. Parker enjoys swimming, jeeping, horseback riding, and camping with her husband (Rob) and two kids. Mrs. Parker enjoys spending time with friends and family, and supporting her daughter and son in their various activities (Scouts, Marching Band, Chorus, Church Youth Group, Robotics club, and Archery club). She is also a die-hard Cubs fan.
EMAIL Mrs. Parker
Mrs. Amy Shore | Registrar
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Mrs. Rachel Simmons | Social Worker
EDUCATION
University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) - M.S., School Social Work
Eastern Illinois University - B.S. in Sociology, Minor: Psychology
Central High School - Champaign, IL
EXPERIENCE
Mahomet Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) - School Social Worker (2019– Present)
The READY Program (Champaign, IL) - School Social Worker (2008-2019)
Champaign Unit 4 Schools, Columbia Center (Champaign, IL) - School Social Worker/Transition Coordinator (2006-2008)
INTERESTS
Mrs. Simmons loves being a school social worker. She enjoys meeting students and helping with any needs that arise. In Mrs. Simmons' free time, she loves to spend time with her husband, children and husky named Sophie. She's always up for a good book recommendation or a long walk chatting with a friend. Mrs. Simmons favorite time of year is the Spring as a reminder of how beautiful change can be.
EMAIL Mrs. Simmons
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