Counseling

Guidance and counseling is an integral part of the total educational program at McCulloch Elementary. It is developmental and facilitative in nature, as it assists students in developing competencies for life experiences and transitions. It includes student centered sequential activities.

The guidance program at McCulloch is a comprehensive model which incorporates the following four components:

Curriculum which consists of lessons that facilitate academic and social development. These lessons are presented systematically through classroom and group activities in kindergarten through grade five. The curriculum is organized around the following categories:

  • Promoting Knowledge of Self and Others

  • Career Planning and Exploration

  • Educational and Vocational Development

Individual Planning consists of activities that help all students plan, monitor and manage their own learning as well as their personal and career development. Individual planning is implemented through such strategies as advisement, appraisal, referral for specific educational programs, and team meetings.

Responsive Services consists of activities to meet immediate needs and concerns of students whether these needs or concerns require counseling, consultation, referral or information.

System Support consists of management activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the total guidance program. This component is implemented and carried out through activities in the following areas:

  • Professional Development

  • Staff and Community Relations

  • Consultations with Teachers and Parents

  • Community Outreach

Republic School Districts' comprehensive guidance program is implemented by certified school counselors with the support of teachers, administrators and parents.

Resources & Links

Steven Holloway

Steven Holloway, Grades K-2

Phone: 417-732-3620

Email Steven Holloway

Degrees and Certifications:

MS Counseling
Graduated 2024
Missouri State University

BS Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Graduated 2019
Missouri State University

Kendra Lynch

Kendra Lynch, Grades 2- 4

Phone: 417-732-3620

Email Kendra Lynch

Degrees and Certifications:

MS Counseling
Missouri State University
Currently pursuing

M.Ed. Special Reading
Graduated 2019
Drury University

BA Elementary Education
Graduated 2017
Drury University