ASHLEY LYONS
Haysville,KS
Summary
Licensed Kansas School Counselor (PK–12) with 7+ years of experience supporting high school students through academic planning, social-emotional development, and postsecondary readiness. Proven leader with expertise in graduation planning, special education counseling, crisis intervention, and program coordination. Recognized for building strong relationships with students, families, and staff while driving student success and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor / Lead Counselor
Wichita West High School
07.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive academic, career, and social-emotional counseling to a diverse high school population.
- Develop student schedules and manage enrollment to ensure on-track graduation and compliance with district and state requirements.
- Maintain an IEP counseling caseload, including progress monitoring and collaboration with special education teams.
- Lead suicide risk assessments, crisis response, threat assessments and mandatory DCF reporting in accordance with district protocols.
- Educate students and families on graduation requirements, alternative pathways, and postsecondary opportunities.
- Serve as Lead Counselor (since Summer 2022), supporting counseling staff and contributing to schoolwide initiatives.
- Coordinate ACT testing, Dual Credit, Concurrent Credit, WSU Tech Academies Program, and the Future Ready Center.
- Collaborate on the master schedule team to align staffing, student needs, and instructional priorities while ensuring compliance with district class-size standards.
- Demonstrate expertise in master schedule development and scheduling systems; serve on the Child Study Team and mentor new counselors.
- Recognized with the Good Apple Award for commitment to student support and excellence.
- Additional Leadership & Service
- Saturday ACT Test Coordinator; Futures Fair Committee Member; Junior Class Sponsor
School Counselor Intern / Practicum Student
Wichita South High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered individual and group counseling focused on academic success and healthy coping strategies.
- Completed student enrollment processes and adjusted schedules to meet graduation requirements.
- Assisted students with college and postsecondary research, admissions, and planning.
- Supported schedule entry and schedule request processes.
Paraeducator
Wichita South High School
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Supported students with disabilities by reinforcing classroom instruction and breaking down complex concepts.
- Ensured delivery of services and accommodations outlined in student IEPs.
- Advocated for students when accommodations were not consistently implemented.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Minor: Sociology)
Friends University
Wichita, KS05.2014
Skills
- Academic & Graduation Planning
- Master Schedule Team
- Proficient with Enrollment processes
- Social-Emotional, Crisis, & IEP Counseling
- Postsecondary & Career Readiness
- Student Advocacy, Family Communication, & Compliance
- Program Coordination, Leadership, & Mentorship
- Systems: Synergy, Xello, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Certification
- Kansas State Department of Education
- School Counselor License (PK–12)
- Expires January 2027
ACTIVITIES & HONORS (SELECTED)
Collegiate Track & Field Athlete, William Penn University & Friends University (2010–2014), KCAC Indoor Shot Put Champion (2011, 2012); Outdoor Discus Champion (2012), Nationals Discus Qualifier; Multiple KCAC podium finishes
Timeline
School Counselor / Lead Counselor
Wichita West High School
07.2018 - Current
School Counselor Intern / Practicum Student
Wichita South High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
Paraeducator
Wichita South High School
08.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Minor: Sociology)
Friends University
Master of Education - Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Wichita State University