Mental Health Supports

Mental Health Supports at Manning School of Academics & Arts

Student Mental Health Support Request Form

Students, If you would like to speak to a counselor or other mental health staff about something, please fill out this Student Mental Health Support Request form and someone will reach out to you.

Meet the Team

I started at Manning in 2022 and have been practicing as a school counselor since 2014. I got into counseling because of the coaches I have grown up with, and their positive influences they had on me.

I grew up in Billings, Montana moving to Colorado in 2012 to pursue my master’s degree in school counseling at the University of Colorado at Colorado Spring. I am an animal lover (we have dogs, cats and a pig Huntley) enjoys traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, Participating, watching and coaching sports.

I am a recently retired Women’s tackle football player for the Denver Bandits and have been active in sports most of my life, volleyball and track and field being the sports I competed in the longest. I went to college on a track and field scholarship at the NCAA division II level.

I currently am the Manning flag football coach and love seeing my students excel on the field as well as in the classroom.

I am an easygoing person who you can talk to about just about anything! I am hoping to be a trusted adult for all kids and a safe place when people need.

Jill Shulsinger-Wall

Counselor

School: 303-982-6934

Hello, my name is Jill Shulsinger-Wall. I have lived in Colorado most of my life and love walking, hiking and biking. I love animals and usually have one or two special needs animals running around my house. I am married and my husband, Steve and I have 3 wonderful daughters.

I started off my career working for the City and County of Denver and then a consultant as an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist. I started working in education in the middle of my career as an Assessment Coordinator for Denver Public Schools. Although the Assessment Coordinator job was not the job for me, I discovered that I loved working in education. After DPS, I worked as a tutor in the AVID program in Littleton and knew that school counseling was the path for me. I continued to work in AVID programs at various schools in Englewood and Cherry Creek school while working on my School Counseling degree. For the past 6 years, I have worked as a school counselor in Douglas County at the middle school level. I am excited to start my new journey as a Manning Mustang and love working with middle school students.

Kari Simmons

Social Emotional Learning Specialist

School: 303-982-1514

Kari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SEL) at Manning. While she wears many hats, her primary focus in the SEL role is to support Manning’s healthy climate and culture.

Prior to doing SEL work in Jeffco she graduated from the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver with a Masters in Social Work (MSW), school social work certificate, and a focus on family systems. Additionally, she received her Master’s in Education and taught in Chicago Public Schools; through work in residential settings and schools, she has been involved with people across the lifespan. Middle school is a great match for her passions, education, work history, and quirky personality.

When not at Manning, Kari enjoys bouldering, skiing, hiking, making art, spending time with her dog, friends and family. If you talk with her long enough, eventually she’ll recommend a podcast or 12.

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Social Emotional Learning

SEL curriculum supports student growth through evidence-based social-emotional programming.

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Suicide Prevention

Jeffco offers supports in suicide prevention and awareness.

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Virtual Calm Room

Jeffco’s Virtual Calm Room provides students with tools and strategies to manage emotions and stress.

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Mental Health Supports in Jeffco

Jeffco Public Schools is dedicated to promoting safe and supportive learning environments that increase mental health outcomes for all. Jeffco mental health professionals use a research-based approach to enhancing the coping skills and resiliency of our students, from prevention to intervention.

Jeffco strives to keep our students, staff, and families informed and engaged in discussions about various aspects of mental health affecting our community. Open conversations and shared understanding lead to better outcomes for students.

Together, we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our students and the entire community.

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