Student Services

Mission

By advocating for ALL students, the Student Services Center at Lakeview Middle School strives to create positive and impacting relationships with students. In partnership with parents, teachers, and students, we will explore each child’s academic, personal/social, and career development. We will do our best to acknowledge, validate, and support each child to achieve his/her goals.

Vision

The Lakeview Student Services Center values each and every student. It is our intention to convey to each student that WE CARE and THEY MATTER.

Social Worker: Jill Hazell

Jill came to Park Hill in 2013. Prior to that, Jill worked in the child abuse and neglect field as a child abuse investigator, forensic interviewer and director of a Child Advocacy Center in Kansas City. Jill has a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development from Missouri State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Jill served as a Field Instructor for 8 years and supervised BSW students and MSW students from Park University, University of Kansas, UMKC and UCM. During that time, Jill was nominated for the MARGO AWARDS for Outstanding Student Achievement in Field Education. In 2014, Jill was honored by the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney at the Platte County Annual Victim’s Rights breakfast and received the Ninth Annual Sara Andrasek Memorial Award for her work with victims of child abuse. Jill has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2008.

Counselor: Lesley Mathes

School counselor for last names A-L. 

Mrs. Lesley Mathes received her BA in teaching from the University of Northern Iowa.  Mrs. Mathes taught in the Park Hill School District for 4 years before earning her MA in Counseling and Guidance from University of Missouri-Kansas City and transitioning to a school counselor.  She also earned a MA in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.  In 2016 she earned her clinical license in counseling from the State of Missouri Division of Professional Registration.  Her passion is helping children and she truly values the opportunities she has to make a positive impact in our student's lives.  Mrs. Mathes is proud to be a part of the Lakeview Lynx family!

Counselor: Ally Swisher

School Counselor for last names M-Z

Mrs. Ally Swisher joined the Park Hill family in 2019. Prior to being at Lakeview, she was the counselor at Prairie Point Elementary for four years and taught middle school ELA for eight years in the North Kansas City School District. She earned her BA in Elementary Education from Wichita State University, her MA Degree in Education from Fort Hays State, and her MS in School Counseling from Emporia State University.  In 2023 she earned her clinical license in counseling from the State of Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

Mrs. Swisher’s passion is connecting with, encouraging, and empowering children to understand and experience their true worth, and to thrive emotionally, academically, and socially. When Mrs. Swisher is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Her favorite activities are being outdoors, playing sports, trying new foods, and watching K-State sports and the Green Bay Packers. Mrs. Swisher is so excited and proud to be a Lakeview Lynx!

Therapy Dog: Addie

Addie is a 2 ½ -year-old Cockapoo is a part of our school Student Services Team. She has been a registered therapy dog since March 2023, when she passed the Canine Good Citizen test, which is a therapy dog organization recognized by the American Kennel Club. To complete her registration, we were evaluated through Pet Partners, which is a nationally recognized pet therapy organization. Addie also has a veterinarian signed health statement. As you can see...she is fluffy, but she is a non-shedding, hypoallergenic breed. Addie is typically at Lakeview 2 days a week. Research shows that positive interactions with animals increase endorphins, oxytocin, prolactin, and dopamine, the hormones associated with blood pressure regulation, pain relief, stress relief and joy. Research further shows that these interactions lead to decreased worry and anxiety, development of interpersonal/social skills, and enhanced relationships with peers and adults.

Please be aware that no student is ever obligated to interact with Addie. If you do not want your child to interact with Addie, the Lakeview therapy dog, please fill out this OPT OUT FORM HERE.  

Resources

A number of resources exist to help Park Hill School District families. If your family could benefit from additional resources, please fill out the Confidential Resource Checklist.

All information received and any service provided is kept strictly confidential. By submitting this form, you give Jill permission to contact you and to provide referrals to community resources.

• Free and Reduced Meal Information
• Electronic Application for Free or Reduced Meals
• List of resources on Student and Family Support webpage
   

More Resources for Families

Check out these other resources for families. 

• ACT website
• High School College and Career Planning Guide