Meet the Mental Health Coordinators

Hi, I am Katie Belitz! I am the mental health coordinator at Blair-Taylor School District. Along with being the mental health coordinator, I am also the school psychologist and special education director for the district. I have worked at Blair-Taylor since 2014. My favorite part of working in a small community is getting to know the students and their families! My self-care activities include dancing, reading, sewing, and painting. Please reach out to me with any questions you have. My phone number is 608-989-2525 ext 216 or you can email me at belitk@btsd.k12.wi.us.


Hi. I'm Jessica Gruber, the Mental Health Coordinator and the Academic and Career Planning Coordinator at the Independence School District. I have worked in the district since 2018, but also grew up in Independence and graduated from IPS. I am so excited to be back working in the community I grew up in. When I'm not at work, I have three active children who keep me busy. We especially enjoy sports and outdoor activities, such as kayaking, biking, and hiking. You can reach me at 715-985-3172 ext. 110 or gruberj@indps.k12.wi.us.



Hello, I'm Vickie O'Dell-the mental health coordinator for the Whitehall School District. I have worked for the district since 1998. Along with serving as the mental health coordinator, I am also the director of student services. I thoroughly enjoy working in a smaller district as if affords me the opportunity to get to know students, parents and the community at large. Outside of work I enjoy photography, kayaking, paddle boarding, snowshoeing and gardening. You can reach me at odellv@whitehallsd.k12.wi.us.

Hello, I am LuAnne Hoesley, the Mental Health Coordinator and School Nurse for the Arcadia School District. I have worked for the district for 16 years, promoting the physical and mental health of staff, students, and families. I am deeply committed to fostering a space of equity and inclusion amongst our diverse student population. When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four children as well as reading, golfing, snowmobiling, and kayaking. My contact information is: 608-323-3315 x3133 or hoesleyl@arcadia.k12.wi.us .