About Us
Hello Wonderful GTE community!
My name is Alexis Betts and I am the 4th-6th Grade School Counselor at Green Tree Elementary in the Wentzville School District. I have been an elementary and middle school counselor for 9 years. I love being apart of an educational team that supports students in developing a positive self-concept to become confident learners. I hold a Masters degree in School Counseling from Missouri Baptist University.
I look forward to connecting with your kiddos. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at alexisbetts@wsdr4.org or 636.625.5600 x43242
Hello Green Tree Gators!
My name is Kristen Thomure and I am the K-3rd Counselor at Green Tree. I received my Masters in School and Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University in 2015. This is my third year as a school counselor in the WSD. As one of your school counselors I am committed to providing your student/family with any support that is needed throughout the school year. “I LOVE listening to kids tell their stories and be able to connect with them." I am looking forward to seeing all my Green Tree Gators and having a great 2021-2022 school year!
Please feel free to contact me with with any questions or concerns. I can be reached at kristenthomure@wsdr4.org
Hello Green Tree Gator Families!
My name is Erika Kennedy, and I am the Educational Support Counselor (ESC) at Green Tree. I started my career in counseling as an Elementary School Counselor after graduating from UMSL with an M.Ed. in Counseling. I am now also a Professional Licensed Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I was a school counselor for 11 years before taking on the role of Educational Support Counselor. I also worked in a group practice providing play therapy and telehealth to children. As your ESC, I'm here to meet individually with students and their families, push in to classrooms to support students, and consult and collaborate with school staff to meet the emotional needs of kids. I believe children learn, process, and cope through play, and therefore I use many different play activities and techniques to teach social/emotional skills and when working therapeutically with children.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns! I work closely and communicate often with the Green Tree counselors, administrators, and the School Support Interventionist, so no matter who you reach out to, you will have our full team's support! I can be reached by email at erikakennedy@wsdr4.org.
Hello Gators!
My name is Sarah Klaus and I am Green Tree Elementary's School Support Interventionist. I am so excited and ready for this school year! It's going to be a great year together!
I graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with my degree in Early Childhood Education and later graduated with my Master's degree in Character Education from Lindenwood University. I was a classroom teacher for 9 years before becoming a School Support Interventionist at Green Tree Elementary.
If you have any questions and/or need anything please reach out. My email is sarahklaus@wsdr4.org
I look forward to meeting our Green Tree Gator students and helping them succeed socially, emotionally, and academically!