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SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
The school counselors are full-time specialists who provide counseling and informational services. Counselors are assigned to students by last name, (A-L or M-Z), and make every effort to stay connected. If a student wishes to speak to a counselor, they may request an appointment by filling out a digital request form within their Google Classroom. Parents, too, may contact the counselors for an appointment or to set up a time to meet with their student’s team of teachers. Counselors and staff at Will James are very sensitive to the personal needs of students and families. If you elect to opt your child out of counseling services, including topics pertaining to SB 99, please notify their assigned counselor.
Ms. LePiane: A-L Last Names
lepianeh@billingsschools.org
Mrs. Hamnes: M-Z Last Names
hamnesn@billingsschools.org
Ms. Hayley LePiane
Ms. Hayley LePiane
A-L Counselor
A-L Counselor
Hayley LePiane has been an educator for the past 12 years. She started teaching in Alaska in the elementary school setting and with Alaska Center for the Environment. After moving back to Montana, she worked with Billings Adult & Community Education for eight years as a Vocational Educator. This is her first year as a professional school counselor at Will James Middle School. Ms. LePiane is finishing her Master of Science in School Counseling with Walden University and received her Bachelor of Science in Education (K-8 Educator, Teaching Art K-12) from Montana State University - Billings.
Ms. LePiane takes pride in the time she served within the United States Navy and carries the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment with her daily.
Ms. LePiane can be reached at lepianeh@billingsschools.org
Mrs. Nichole Hamnes
Mrs. Nichole Hamnes
M-Z Counselor
M-Z Counselor
Nichole Hamnes has been a professional school counselor for the past nine years. This year marks her fifth year at Will James Middle School. Previously, she spent five years as an elementary school counselor with the Billings Catholic Schools at St. Francis Primary and St. Francis Intermediate (K-5). Mrs. Hamnes received her Master's in School Counseling from Montana State University-Billings and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from MSU-B as well. Mrs. Hamnes also worked conducting neuropsycholgical testing at Northern Rockies Neuropsychology.
Mrs. Hamnes also runs her own dessert food truck, Luscious Layers, in her spare time.
Mrs. Hamnes can be reached at hamnesn@billingsschools.org
Mrs. Muniz
Mrs. Muniz
Counseling Secretary
Counseling Secretary
Alicia Muniz enters her 3rd year at Will James Middle School as the Counseling Office Secretary. Previously, she worked as a Special Needs Assistant at both Will James and Ben Steele Middle Schools in the Delta Program. Mrs. Muniz received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Montana State University-Billings. Before working in education, Mrs. Muniz worked at a treatment facility in Helena, MT, The Family Tree Center and as a Youth Mentor for Youth Dynamics, Inc.
Mrs. Muniz can be reached at muniza@billingsschools.org
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