Your Prevention & Wellness Designers evaluate building level needs, create and align programming with district rocks, analyze program effectiveness, build capacity of staff, train staff in a variety of mental health topics, and are a front line of support for students in crisis. They work in collaboration with building counselors, administrators, intervention specialists, and contracted clinicians to build a tiered system of intervention to increase access to care. In addition, the Mental Wellness Coordinators assist building teams in developing plans for transitioning students back from clinical care to help ensure a successful reintegration within the school environment.
Learner Well-Being & Supports Supervisor
TJ Glassmeyer has served as the Clermont Northeastern High School (Batavia, OH) Principal for the last eight years. He brings a strong background in multi-tiered support systems, including developing consistent systems that promote collaborative planning and problem-solving, and using data-informed decision-making. As the Learner and Well-Being Supports Supervisor, Mr. Glassmeyer will lead the district’s prevention and wellness efforts, including crisis care, wellness community partnerships, behavior supports, Section 504 supports, student discipline, attendance, homelessness, and staff wellness.
"I am excited to collaborate with the staff, families, and the community to ensure all learners have the supports they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. I am thrilled to be part of a district that puts student well-being at the forefront and recognizes its importance for student success,” says Glassmeyer.
The team currently consists of 3 mental wellness coordinators, 21 school counselors, 1 resource coordinator, 10 clinical mental health therapists, and 1 psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Prevention & Wellness Coordinator (PK-12)
Laura Martin, M.Ed.- Laura has a Bachelors of Science, K-12 certification serving students with moderate-intensive special education needs and a Masters of Education specializing in birth through year 8 early child intervention. Laura has worked for the Mason City School district for 17 years. She began as a preschool intervention specialist. Laura then worked on a multidisciplinary team to design and implement a state of the art program for students with severe to profound Autism that became the SCSF model across the district. During that time, Laura regularly worked with students with significant behavior and mental health concerns who required a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. Laura served as a support to families in navigating both in school and out of school support services. Laura has been a support to students, staff, and families in her knowledge and understanding of behavioral de-escalation and crisis intervention. She is a member of the behavior response team and the district crisis team to support students throughout the district who have additional behavioral and mental health needs. Laura’s experience includes program design for students with behavior dysregulation, verbal and non-verbal behavioral de-escalation, community resource support and instruction in social-emotional development.
Mason Elementary and Mason Intermediate Prevention & Wellness Designer
Lauren Wise is a passionate advocate for student well-being and success, specializing in trauma-informed care and school mental health. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Communications from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Social Work from Northern Kentucky University, focusing on trauma-informed practices. She is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio and is currently completing a Master of Professional School Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. Lauren has experience and a passion working with children, families, and school communities to create environments that support emotional well-being and academic success. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed practices, she is committed to fostering resilience in students and equipping educators with the tools needed to address social-emotional challenges in the classroom. She believes that prevention and early intervention are key to helping students develop the skills necessary to navigate school and life successfully. As a collaborative professional, Lauren excels at working with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and families to develop strategies that promote a positive and inclusive school climate. She is passionate about creating a prosperous learning environment where all children feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Mason Middle School Prevention & Wellness Designer
Dawn McCorkle has spent her career working with students and families across the life span in a variety of mental health capacities. She started her work in mental health as an Adult Mental Health Case Manager with Valley Mental Health Services. Her role was to provide Mental Health Case Management for clients and to coordinate medical care, wrap around supports, and community resources. Dawn then spent time working for Butler County Children Services as a caseworker making referrals for community resources to support families and children in their homes and responding to crisis situations when needed. Dawn was then promoted to an adoption specialist and worked to complete foster care and adoption home studies for adults that wanted to provide foster and adoptive homes. After leaving children’s services, Dawn moved into a role with Butler County Education Services Center working with the Success Program. As part of the success program, Dawn worked to coordinate services for parents and children within the school district and the community to eliminate barriers to poverty and increase academic engagement. Dawn was tapped to come to Mason in August of 2020 to provide support to our students and families across the district. She works in collaboration with our mental wellness and building teams to ensure appropriate wrap around services and referrals are in place to increase academic and community engagement.