Beal City Public School employs three counselors to support students from kindergarten through grade 12. The counselors work with students in a variety of settings including classrooms, small groups, and individual counseling. More detailed information about these outreach efforts is included in the Counseling Services section below. In addition to these outreach efforts, the counseling department is involved with class scheduling, standardized testing, scholarships, graduation requirements, dual enrollment, post-secondary applications, and other related student support services.
Meet the Counseling Department Staff
K-12 Counselor
I have been an Aggie since 2010 and proud to now have my 3 young children attending school here! I grew up in the thumb and moved to this area in 2001 to attend college at CMU. I have a bachelors in Secondary Education and a Master's degree in Counseling, both from Central. Prior to my time at Beal I worked as a counselor at Vestaburg High School. Outside of school I love to go camping with my family and travel. I also love coffee, reading, and watching movies.
K-12 Counselor
My name is Staci Vessell and I am a K-12 counselor at BCPS. I have a Master's in Counseling from Central Michigan University. I have lived in the Mount Pleasant area for most of my life and I have been an Aggie since 2016. My husband and I have one son, Griffin, who we enjoy taking on new adventures whenever we can. I also enjoy fancy coffee, board games, traveling, watching football, coaching volleyball, and watching Big Brother.
K-12 Counselor
My name is Breanna Gillis and I have been a K-12 counselor at BCPS since 2021. I received my Bachelor's of Social Work from Central Michigan University and my Master's of Social Work from Michigan State University. I love spending my time outdoors, especially snowboarding in the winter and being on the lake during the summer. I also enjoy traveling, hiking, spending time with family and painting.
Counseling Department Secretary
My name is Kelly Schafer and I have worked in the Athletic/Counseling office since 2007. My husband, kids and I are graduates of Beal City High School and in May all 3 of our children will also be graduates of CMU. I am the face you see when you enter the counseling office and would be happy to help with whatever you may need.
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