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The Joplin High School School Counseling Department offers a variety of services related to course selection and enrollment, testing, post-secondary planning, scholarships, and more. School counseling is an integral part of Joplin High School’s total educational program.

JHS school counselors assist students in developing realistic educational and career plans based on an understanding of themselves, their needs, interests, skills, and the realities and possibilities of the worlds of education and work. Students and parents are invited to contact a school counselor with any concerns, ideas, and requests for assistance.

  • Department Chair
    417-625-5230 ext. 3011
    Email: jenniferhancock@joplinschools.org

    Mrs. Hancock serves as school counselor for JHS students whose last names begin with Si-Z. She has fifteen years of experience in education having served as a high school and elementary music teacher and school counselor. Prior to coming to Joplin Schools, Mrs. Hancock worked in Springfield, MO, and southeast Kansas. She received her bachelor’s degree from Missouri Southern State University and her master’s degree from Pittsburg State University.

  • 417-625-5230 ext. 3012
    Email: kelliebowman@joplinschools.org

    Ms. Bowman serves as the coordinator for the A+ Program, Dual Credit, and Associates Degree.  Ms. Bowman also coordinates testing for the PSAT, ASVAB and EOC.  Ms. Bowman has spent over 20 years in education having served as a high school business teacher, varsity cheerleading coach, middle school teacher, and high school counselor.  Prior to coming to Joplin Schools, Ms. Bowman worked in Miami, OK and Webb City, MO.  She received her bachelor’s degree from Missouri Southern State University and her master’s degree from Pittsburg State University.

  • 417-625-5230 ext. 3010
    Email: jessicaburroughs@joplinschools.org

    Ms. Burroughs serves as a school counselor for JHS students whose last names begin with Hj-Mi. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Central Missouri and her master's degree in secondary school counseling from Missouri State University.

  • 417-625-5230 ext. 3023
    Email: amandarich@joplinschools.org

    Mrs. Rich serves as school counselor for JHS students whose last names begin with A-Cr. She has eight years of experience in education having served as a Career Path Coordinator at Joplin Schools and a Special Education teacher at both Joplin Schools and Carl Junction schools. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri Southern State University, teaching certification from University of Central Missouri and her master's degree in School Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. 

  • 417-625-5230 ext. 3005
    Email: julierussell@joplinschools.org

    Mrs. Russell serves as a school counselor for JHS students whose last names begin with Cs-Hi.  Mrs. Russell has worked with students and families in both educational settings as well as the social service field since 2008.  Mrs. Russell completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Substance Abuse Services at Pittsburg State University and her  Master of Science degree in School Counseling at Fort Hays State University. 

  • 417-625-5230 ext. 3025
    Email: morganramsey@joplinschools.org

    Mrs. Ramsey has been a school counselor for 10 years.  She received her undergrad from MSSU and her Masters from Missouri Baptist University.  She has been married to husband, Patrick, for 20 years and have one daughter who is a senior at JHS. In her free time, she loves to travel, read and spend time with her family.