It is important that our students and families know that the district’s mental health support staff are available for questions and support.
Contact staff via phone call, email, as well as schedule appointments through our Google Calendars. We are here for you so please do not hesitate to reach out!
Take care!
Your School Social Workers, Counselors, and Psychologists
St. Francis Area Schools
Reasons to Connect
Mental health support
Concerns with your child’s social, emotional or behavioral needs
Ideas for stress management for your child or family
Self-care help
Struggling to meet the distance learning expectations (attendance, engagement, overall performance)
Academic and organizational tools
Assistance with basic needs
SFMS Caring Closet
Planning for the future (SFHS and SFLC students)
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT STAFF
SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS
Cedar Creek Elementary School (CCES)
Peter Dols
CCES General Education School Social Worker
peter.dols@isd15.org
763-213-8861
Eleanor Roesler
CCES School Social Worker
eleanor.roesler@isd15.org@isd15.org
763-213-8855
Early Childhood Family Center (ECFC)
April Pace
ECFC & Districtwide School Social Worker
april.pace@isd15.org
763-753-8786
Melissa Denning
ECFC Parent Educator
melissa.denning@isd15.org
763-753-7178
East Bethel Elementary School (EBES)
April Pace
ECFC & Districtwide School Social Worker
april.pace@isd15.org
763-753-8786
Megan Stearns
EBES Special Education School Social Worker
megan.stearns@isd15.org
763-213-8905
St. Francis Elementary School (SFES)
Joni Bircher, MA Ed, LICSW
SFES General Education School Social Worker
joni.bircher@isd15.org
763-213-8759
Laura Miralles
SFES Special Education School Social Worker
laura.miralles@isd15.org
763-213-8684
St. Francis Learning Center (SFLC) & Crossroads School
Erica Campbell
SFLC School Counselor
erica.campbell@isd15.org
Email to set up a Google Meet
763-753-7148 (leave a voicemail)
Saints Academy Resources Website
Google Classroom: uiw4mbr
Schoology Page: 6TX8-RGJC-CRFW7
Caree Montague
SFHS, SFLC & Restore School Social Worker
caree.montague@isd15.org
763-213-1537 (leave a voicemail)
SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS
St. Francis Middle School (SFMS)
Lauren Anderson
SFMS Social Worker
lauren.anderson@isd15.org
763-213-8509
Makaela Mackley
SFMS Social Worker
makaela.mackley@isd15.org
763-213-8612
Jennifer Norstrem
SFMS Special Education School Social Worker
jennifer.norstrem@isd15.org
763-213-8568
Christine Anderson
SFMS School Counselor Yellow Team
christine.anderson@isd15.org
763-213-8619
Lindsey Pakola
SFMS School Counselor Blue Team
lindsey.pakola@isd15.org
763-213-8612
St. Francis High School (SFHS)
Dereck Buss
SFHS School Counselor - Last names A-Ha
dereck.buss@isd15.org
Make an Appointment
763-213-1572
Anna Ruel
SFHS School Counselor - Last names He-O
anna.ruel@isd15.org
Make an Appointment
763-213-1574
Tammy Sworsky
SFHS School Counselor - Last names P-Z
tammy.sworsky@isd15.org
Make an Appointment
763-213-1571
Caree Montague
SFHS School Social Worker
caree.montague@isd15.org
763-213-1537
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Lisa Kastenbauer
CCES, ECFC & EBES School Psychologist
lisa.kastenbauer@isd15.org
763-213-8853
Karen Hamann
SFHS, SFLC & Crossroads School Psychologist
karen.hamann@isd15.org
763-213-1682 (leave a voicemail)
Rick Hamann
SFES & SFMS
Districtwide School Psychologist
richard.hamann@isd15.org
763-213-8550
LEE CARLSON CENTER
The Lee Carlson Center school-based program provides services including counseling, advocacy, education, and peer support group experiences in the northern suburbs.
Services are offered in St. Francis Area Schools as well as five+ additional school districts, helping 2000+ in early learning centers, grades K-12 and alternative learning centers.
How can I receive these services?
Reach out and contact with your site mental health support(s).
Services vary from school-to-school and include:
Mental Health assessments and referrals
Individual, group and/or family therapy
Resources to help youth develop daily living and social skills
Assistance for families to help them understand and better navigate the mental health system
Collaboration between our psychiatric staff and school-based teams
Peer Support Groups
Psychoeducation (topics vary)
Payment options- Lee Carlson Center accept all major insurances and may be able to use an income-based sliding fee scale for families with inadequate insurance and limited financial resources. Talk to their team to learn how to qualify.