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Mental Health Work Group

Our Mental Health Work Group came into existence in May 2022 with a clear mission in mind. Since its inception, the group has been diligently working to advance mental health services and support within our District. This collective effort involves building a strong knowledge base and engaging in extensive discussions regarding potential avenues for stakeholder involvement. Our primary objective is to forge recommendations that will not only sustain but also enhance the mental health and wellness resources available to our school community. In essence, our dedicated work group is committed to fostering an environment where the mental well-being of students and staff is a top priority.

Our Goals

  • Increase the overall community understanding of what mental health and wellness services and supports are currently in place
  • Identify how services/support that are currently in place could be improved 
  • Identify gaps in services/supports, as well as, propose ideas and next steps on how to fill those gaps


Mental Health Work Group Members

 

Lora Daily

Iowa City Community School District Director of Learning Supports
Parent of Graduated Student

Coreen Frank, M.S.Ed.

Iowa City Community School District Learning Supports Coordinator
Parent of Graduated Student & Current Student

Ladiester Janania, MSW

Iowa City Community School District
Student & Family Advocate at Mann Elementary, School-Based Psychiatry Clinic Coordinator and District Hispanic/Latino Mental Health Support
Parent of Graduated Student & Current Student

Krystal Jossell, M.Ed

Iowa City Community School District Learning Supports Senior Specialist (Translation and Interpretation Services, District Migrant Liaison)

Tom Carey

Iowa City Community School District
School Counselor at City High
Parent of Current Student

Brad Kelly 

Iowa City Community School District Restorative Justice Coordinator
Parent of Current Student

Talia Medlinger, LISW

United Action for Youth Executive Director
Parent of Current Student

Sarah Nelson 

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank Chief Executive Officer
Parent of Graduated Student & Current Student

Lynette Jacoby, LMSW

Johnson County Social Services Director
Parent of Graduated Student

Eric Hunerdosse

Parent of Current Student