Class 0f 2024

Welcome Freshman!  We are so excited to begin this high school journey with you at LEAD Innovation Studio!  Here you will find resources to help you navigate your freshman year, counselor lessons to explore, and upcoming events and items to note.  We hope that you have a wonderful Freshman year and know that we are here to support you!

Amanda Shanks
​Counselor, Last names A-K
shanksa@parkhill.k12.mo.us
(816) 359-5874

RAchel Colvin (Porter), LCSW
Counselor In Training, Last Names L-Z
colvinr@parkhill.k12.mo.us
​(816) 359-6089

Betsy Chociej, LSW
LEAD Social Worker
chocieje@parkhill.k12.mo.us
​(816) 359-6417

Upcoming Dates


​Hello, LEAD Freshman!
We hope your school year is off to a great start.  It’s time for us to meet to discuss your ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan) to map out your 4 Year Plan of high school courses.  We are so excited to visit with each of you to answer any questions or see how we might be able to help.
Meetings will begin Monday, October 26, and go through Friday, November 20.
  • Hybrid Students – Please select an In Person time and bring your lap top to the meeting.  When you sign up, your selected date and time will automatically be added to both your and your counselor’s outlook calendars.  On the day of your scheduled meeting, create an e-hall pass to come meet with your counselor. 
  • Online Students – Please select a Zoom meeting time.  When you sign up, your selected date and time will automatically be added to both your and your counselor’s outlook calendars.  Your counselor will send you a zoom link for you to access your meeting. 
Sign up for a meeting with your LEAD counselor, here:
Mrs. Shanks (Last Names A-K):  https://calendly.com/amanda-shanks/freshman-icap-individual-counselor-meeting
 
Mrs. Colvin (Last Names L-Z):  https://calendly.com/rachelcolvin/freshman-meeting-with-mrs-colvin-last-names-l-z

Freshman tips

QUICK LINKS

Freshman Counselor Lessons

Need to Chat?

Want to talk with you counselor/social worker?  Fill out Support Staff Appoinment Request form and your counselor/social worker will get back with you as soon as possible. 
  • Mrs. Shanks, Counselor-Last Names A-K
  • Mrs. Colvin (Porter), Counselor-Last Names L-Z 
  • ​Mrs. Choicej, Social Worker