Class of 2022

Welcome Juniors!  We are so excited to continue this high school journey with you at LEAD Innovation Studio!  Here you will find resources to help you navigate your junior year, counselor lessons to explore, and upcoming events and items to note.  We hope that you have a wonderful Junior year and know that we are here to support you whether in person or in distance learning!

Amanda Shanks
counselor, last names a-k
[email protected]
(816) 359-5874

Rachel Colvin(Porter), LCSW
counselor In Training, Last names L-z 
[email protected]
(816) 359-6089

Betsy Chociej, lcsw
Lead Social Worker
[email protected]
​(816) 359-6417

upcoming dates

  • September 8- First Day of School
  • September 11- Last day for schedule changes 
  • September 13- NACAC Virtual College Fair
  • October 12- NACAC Virtual College Fair
  • October 18- NACAC Virtual College Fair
  • November 8- NACAC Virtual College Fair

Junior Tips

Junior Counselor lessons

  • September Counselor Lesson ​https://www.wevideo.com/view/183
  • October Counselor Lesson
  • November Counselor Lesson
  • December Counselor Lesson
  • January Counselor Lesson
  • February Counselor Lesson
  • March Counselor Lesson
  • April Counselor Lesson
  • May Counselor Lesson

Need to chat?

Want to talk with your counselor/social worker?  Fill out the Support Staff Appointment 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, Counselor- Last Names L-Z
  • Mrs. Chociej, LEAD Social Worker