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Sheila Mullen

PK-3rd Grade Elementary Counselor

BackPack Program Coordinator


Contact Details:  

Central Springs Elementary- Nora Springs Site

509 N. Iowa Ave., PO Box 367

Nora Springs, IA.    50458

641.749.5301. ext. 1109


Central Springs Elementary- Manly Site

105 S. East St., PO Box 190

Manly, IA.    50456

641.454..3283 ext. 2201


Email:

smullen@centralsprings.net


Education:

Master of Science in Education- Professional School Counselor

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa


Bachelor of Arts- Education

Wartburg College

Waverly, Iowa

I am happy to serve as the PK-3rd grade Central Springs Elementary Counselor at the Nora Springs and Manly sites.  I spend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons at the Nora Springs Site, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings at the Manly Site.  I started working for the district in the 1993-94 school year when it was Nora Springs-Rock Falls CSD.  I have had the opportunity to serve as the elementary counselor for Central Springs CSD since 2017.  I am excited to be a part of your child's growth and development.

I work with students individually short term, in small groups during lunch, and in large groups during weekly class guidance lessons.  My work with students focuses on social/emotional development, academic success, and career exploration.  I want all of our students at Central Springs to be successful in their behavior, attendance, and achievement.  In my free time, I love to spend time with family and friends, cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes, watch movies, and read good books.

Kelli Mitchell

4th-8th Grade Middle School Counselor


Contact Details:  

Central Springs Elementary- Nora Springs Site

509 N. Iowa Ave., PO Box 367

Nora Springs, IA.    50458

641.749.5301. ext. 1133


Email:

kmitchell@centralsprings.net


Education:

Master of Science in Education- Professional School Counselor

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa


Bachelor of Arts- Human Services/Sociology

Buena Vista University

Hello! I’m a dedicated middle school counselor, serving students 4th-8th grade.  I live in Mason City, where I share my home with three wonderful dogs, including Georgi, our Golden Retriever, who also serves as a therapeutic support dog at school. I hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Buena Vista University and am a proud graduate of Osage High School.

With over 15 years of experience working in residential programs and therapeutic classrooms, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for supporting students’ mental health and academic success. My goal is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can thrive both emotionally and academically.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my dogs, enjoy playing volleyball, and have a love for the Iowa Hawkeyes. I’m thrilled to be a part of this school and look forward to making a positive impact on our students’ lives!

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