Trenton R9
Counseling Department
Trenton R9
Counseling Department
Trenton School District's caring and professional staff will provide a rigorous and relevant education to ensure every student has the opportunity to become a responsible, resilient, career-ready citizen.
Meet Your Trenton R-IX
Counseling Staff
9th-12th Grade Counselor
Hi THS! I'm Taylor Ormsby and I love being a counselor at my alma mater, Trenton High School. I attended the University of Missouri-Columbia (MIZ!) to attain a degree in Psychology and Missouri State University to complete a Masters in School Counseling. I love getting to know my students and supporting them in any way I can academically, socially, and emotionally. I love seeing students grow and change as they go throughout high school and cheering them on at Graduation! When I am not at school, I love to spend time with my family, read, and play golf.
Phone: 660.339.6266 Email: tormsby@trentonr9.k12.mo.us
College & Career Advisor
Hello, Bulldogs! I am Mary Woodson. I would like to introduce myself as a new member of the counseling team at THS as the RootED Advisor. While I am new to this position, I have worked in the Trenton R-IX District for most of my career as a middle school math teacher.
I am so excited to be in this new role and to be a part of assisting seniors as they make career and college decisions and help them every step of the way to be successful in the years to come.
Outside of school, I love to take walks, read books, and spend time with my adorable little grandson, Bodhi!
Phone: 660.339.6266 Email: mwoodson@trentonr9.k12.mo.us
5th-8th Grade Counselor
Hello Trenton Middle School! I am a proud to be your 5th through 8th grade School Counselor at TMS. I am a THS alumni and have worked in the Trenton R-9 School District for 16 years. Previous to coming home and working at Trenton R-9 as a School Counselor I worked as a 5th and 6th grade teacher in two other school districts. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Missouri Western State University and then went on to earn my Masters in Educational and Counseling Psychology from University of Missouri- Columbia. GO TIGERS! One of my passions is seeing students reach their full potential and become successful adults, through our work at TMS we are working toward that goal. Outside of school I spend time with my family through sports and on our family farm outside of Trenton.
Phone: 660.339.6266 Email: lwoodard@trentonr9.k12.mo.us
2nd- 4th Grade Counselor
My name is Christy Grissom and I'm so excited to be the 2nd - 4th grade counselor at S.M Rissler Elementary! I was born and raised in Gallatin and am very excited to be back in the area!
I have been a counselor for over 20 years. From private practice to K-12 Counseling and Administration...I've been there!
My husband and I live in Kirksville. He is the Lieutenant at the Kirksville Police Department. My son Caleb is a junior this year in Kirksville and he loves all things sports! Hannah is continuing her education to earn a Ph.D in Occupational Therapy at Mizzou. Leah lives in Macon and is currently working for Truman State University getting the Greenwood Autism Clinic up and going!
Phone: 660.339.6266 Email: cgrissom@trentonr9.k12.mo.us
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Counselor
My name is Bethany Streiff and I was born and raised in Northwest Arkansas and I am the daughter of a school counselor and a vocational rehabilitation counselor. You could say counseling is in my blood!
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in School Guidance and Counseling (K-12). I am currently working on a Ed. Specialist in Educational Diagnostics. I was a high school counselor outside of Branson, Mo for 8 years. In 2020, I married my husband and he brought me to Northwest Missouri. This year makes my 5th year as an elementary counselor and I love every minute of it! I am looking forward to the upcoming school year! It is awesome being a Trenton Bulldog!
Phone: 660.339.6266 Email: bstreiff@trentonr9.k12.mo.us
Counseling Secretary, Registrar, Scholarships
Hello everyone! I am Donna Dougan, this is my 25th year at Trenton High School as the Secretary in the Guidance Department.
I graduated in 1983 from Trenton High School and am proud to be a BULLDOG! ! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I look forward to another year at Trenton High School.
Phone: 660.339.6266 Email: ddougan@trentonr9.k12.mo.us
S.M Rissler Elementary
Hi! I'm new this year! My name is Zoe and my mom (Christy Grissom) and I trained and tested this summer and we are now a Certified Therapy Dog Team! You can follow my facebook page HERE . My mom shares all sorts of pictures and my adventures at school and home here.
I primarily work at Rissler but I'm hoping to visit TMS and THS this year too! I'm a cavapoo and my birthday is September 22, 2022. If you have questions about me or what I do, please reach out to my mom, Christy Grissom at cgrissom@trentonr9.k12.mo.us.
Please click the button above to access the district crisis manual.
Please access the Comprehensive School Counseling Manual with the button above.
Please access the link above to view a list of local mental health resources.
Please access the link above to view a list of local resources.
Call or text the Crisis Text Line - 988 and a crisis worker will respond.