MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES

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

Early Childhood Family Center (ECFC) 

April Pace
ECFC 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)

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

Caree Montague
SFLC School Social Worker
caree.montague@isd15.org
763-213-1537 (leave a voicemail)

Saints Academy Resources Website
Google Classroom: uiw4mbr
Schoology Page: 6TX8-RGJC-CRFW7

SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS

St. Francis Middle School (SFMS)

Lauren Anderson
SFMS Social Worker
lauren.anderson@isd15.org
763-213-8609

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

Erica Campbell
SFLC School Counselor - Last names He-0
erica.campbell@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

Eleanor Roesler
SFHS School Social Worker
eleanor.roesler@isd15.org@isd15.org
763-213-8855

General Academic Tips

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

CONSCIOUS HEALING COUNSELING

Conscious Healing Counseling is a team of committed professionals who specialize in countless areas of mental health in order to provide the best care based on your needs.

No matter what your struggle, we have a fit for you!

Learn about services offered in St. Francis Area Schools for grades K-12 and alternative learning centers.

TRILOGY COUNSELING SERVICES

Trilogy Counseling Services offers:

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • TF-CBT

  • EMDR

  • Couples & Family Counseling

  • Individual Counseling

  • Play Therapy

  • Licensing Supervision

  • Online Therapy

Learn more about Trilogy Counseling Services.