Meet our Behavioral Health Team

 

 

 

Telephone: (423) 420-9678 xtn. 2080

Fax: (423) 442-8601

Email:  [email protected]

 

 

Melody is the Administrative Assistant for the Behavioral Health Coordinator for School Health.  She is currently a full time graduate student obtaining her Master's of Education in School Counseling.  She is an Integrated Yoga for Kids teacher and it is her passion to help ensure each child is given the best opportunities to be successful.  

 

Telephone: (423) 420-9678 xtn. 2081

Fax: (423) 442-8601

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meet Llewellyn, he is the Behavioral Health Therapist at Madisonville Intermediate School.  He was a teacher at several different schools in South Carolina, Washington D.C., Arkansas, South Korea and Alabama.  Llewellyn relocated to Monroe County for a fellowship with Teach for America Central Appalachian Leadership Lab.  He is currently working on his Ph.D in Human Services as well as studying to become a certified Trauma Professional.  His passion is Intergenerational Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences.  Mr. Cooper is a former Golden Gloves and U.A. Army (Area IV) boxing champion.  He considers it a blessing and result of much prayer to be working in his current position in this area. 

Meet Maria, she is the Behavioral Health Therapist at Madisonville Primary School.  She believes in the importance of providing a safe and trusting environment to help support growth.  "I am thrilled to be a part of an opportunity to provide this space in our school system!" Maria received her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University where she specialized in child play therapy.  She is currently working towards her license as a practicing counselor as well as becoming a certified play specialist.  

 

Meet Casey, she is the Behavioral Health Therapist at Madisonville Middle School.  She loves being able to collaborate with faculty and staff to help all students be happy, healthy and well.  She is a 2022 graduate of Liberty University with a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Kasey plans to pursue her EMDR certification to help students dealing with trauma.  She looks forward to learning and growing in the profession.  

 

Meet Alyssa, she is the Behavioral Health Therapist at Tellico Plains Junior High.  She graduated from UTK with her Master's in Social Work in 2020.  She obtained her LMSW in early 2022 and is currently working towards her LCSW.  Her favorite thing about social work is being able to give special attention to vulnerable and oppressed communities.  

 

Meet Kathy, she is the Behavioral Health Therapist at Rural Vale School.  She received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2015 and her Master's degree from the University of Tennessee in 2020, then her LCSW shortly after.  She has worked in mental health and substance use programs with children, adolescents and adults for the last eight years prior to coming to Monroe County Schools.  She enjoys being able to engage with students about peer relationships, emotions and coping skills highlighting their strengths.  

 

 

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