EDUCATION

• Indiana University (Bloomington) – M.S., Ed (Counseling and Counselor Education)

• Central Michigan University – B.S. in Business Admin. (Major: Human Resource Management, Minor: Finance)

• Jacobs High School – Algonquin, IL

EXPERIENCE

• Mahomet Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) – School Counselor (2019 – Present)

• Urbana High School (Urbana, IL) – School Counselor (2011-2019)

• Paxton-Buckley Loda High School (Paxton, IL) – School Counselor (2010-2011)

• Millard South High School (Omaha, NE) – School Counselor (2006-2010)

INTERESTS

Mr. Floress enjoys all aspects of being a school counselor with a special interest in helping young people to explore their options for after high school (College/Career planning). Mr. Floress values spending time with his family (and English Labrador, “Riggs”) and participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. Mr. Floress also enjoys weight lifting and has a strong passion for his favorite sports teams: The Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks.

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EDUCATION

• Eastern Illinois University - M.S., Ed. (School Counseling)

• Eastern Illinois University - B.A. (History), Minor in Cultural Anthropology

• Salem Community High School - Salem, IL

EXPERIENCE

• Mahomet-Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) - Counselor (2003-Present)

• Marshall High School (Marshall, IL) - Counselor/Social Studies Teacher (2001-2003)

INTERESTS

Mr. Lybarger is an avid fan of the 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs....and the New York Knicks. He enjoys listening to folk music and old-school hip-hop and is considered one of the world's leading experts on Fred Rogers and the history of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (really). He loves spending time with his wife, Trisha, and their five children.

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EDUCATION

• Eastern Illinois University - M.S. Ed. (Educational Leadership)

• Eastern Illinois University - M.S Counseling (School Counseling)

• University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) - B.S. (Psychology)

• Prairie Central High School - Fairbury, IL

EXPERIENCE

• Mahomet-Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) - School Counselor (2002 - Present)

• Unity High School (Tolono, IL) - School Counselor (2011-2022)

INTERESTS

Mrs. Mills enjoys being a school counselor because every day is different. Mrs. Mills enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys traveling, reading, shopping, going to concerts and podcasts.

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EDUCATION

• University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) - M.S., School Social Work

• Eastern Illinois University - B.S. in Sociology, Minor: Psychology

• Central High School - Champaign, IL

EXPERIENCE

• Mahomet Seymour High School (Mahomet, IL) - School Social Worker (2019– Present)

• The READY Program (Champaign, IL) - School Social Worker (2008-2019)

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools, Columbia Center (Champaign, IL) - School Social Worker/Transition Coordinator (2006-2008)

INTERESTS

Mrs. Simmons loves being a school social worker. She enjoys meeting students and helping with any needs that arise. In Mrs. Simmons' free time, she loves to spend time with her husband, children and husky named Sophie. She's always up for a good book recommendation or a long walk chatting with a friend. Mrs. Simmons favorite time of year is the Spring as a reminder of how beautiful change can be.

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