BMMS Mental Health Team and Support Staff

 (Office Hours: 7:30 to 3:30 pm during regular school hours)

 Would you like to speak with a member of the team? Fill out our Student Referral Form! 

Student Service Referral Form Link

BMMS School Counselors

Alexis Gonzales (Last names A-K), School Counselor:

Rebecca Byers, (Last names L-Z) School Counselor:

rebecca.byers@usd497.org, 785-330-1870

Role/Responsibilities:

• Tier 2 mental health support - individual and/or group counseling
• 5th to 6th and 8th to 9th-grade transition
• New student tour and building schedules
• School and community resources
• Bullying and suicide prevention, digital citizenship, and other student mental health concerns 

Rebecca Lyles, Registrar: rlyles@usd497.org, 785-330-2536

Role/Responsibilities:

• Keeps student records
• Manages enrollment, PowerSchool access, and attendance 

School Psychologist:

Role/Responsibilities:

• Assist families and staff in navigating Special Education Process (Referrals, Evaluations, and Support)
• Administers and interpret psychological assessments
• Collaborates with grade-level teams to effectively implement the GEI (General Education Intervention) process
• Improves school-wide systems to promote positive behavior and mental health

Sunny Pippert, Social Worker: sandra.pippert@usd497.org, 785-330-1756

Role/Responsibilities:

• Provides Tier 3 mental health support (including social work services on IEPs)
• Homeless Liaison for BMMS
• Accessing community resources to assist families
• Social worker for specialized classrooms 

Rose Murray, WRAP Specialist: rmurray@usd497.org, 785-330-4574

Role/Responsibilities:

• Tier 2 and 3 mental health support - individual and/or group counseling
• Assist in behavior intervention plans and support
• Liaison to Bert Nash or other mental health agencies, including medication referrals, mental health evaluations, or referrals