School Counseling Resources

Hello Wildcats! My name is Ms. Hilligoss and I am the Middle School Counselor for last names A-K. I attended Mckeel during my Middle School years and missed it so much that I had to come back! I graduated from Southeastern with my B.A. in Psychology and M.S in Professional Counseling and have had a heart for students ever since. A few of my simple pleasures are traveling to the mountains, eating enchiladas smothered in queso, and drinking a crispy Mcdonald's coke.

I look forward to everything I will learn from our students this year and happy to be back in the Wildcat family! 

Feel free to email me at lindseyhilligoss@mckeelschools.com or call 499-2818 ext. 226

Hello Wildcats!

My name is Olivia Kerst and I am the School Counselor for 7th and 8th graders with last names L-Z. As a previous student of McKeel, I am super excited to be back! I graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Behavioral Healthcare. I am also studying towards my Master’s and Ed.S in School Counseling at Florida State University. 

I look forward to a wonderful year working with you and your students!

If you need to set up an appointment with me, please email oliviakerst@mckeelschools.com or call 499-2818 ext. 285.

Hello Wildcats!

This is my fifteenth year as a School Counselor at McKeel Academy and my 21st year in the field of education.  Prior to being a counselor, I was in the classroom and taught first and fourth grades.  This year, I have the pleasure of working with students with the last names A through K, in grades 9th through 12th.

Some information about me...
I attended the University of South Florida for both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees.  My degrees are in Elementary Education and Counselor Education.  I hold professional certificates for Guidance And Counseling as well as Elementary Education.  I am also ESOL endorsed.

If you would like to set up an appointment with me concerning your student, please feel free to contact me by phone at 499-2818, extension 235 or via email at the link listed below.

I look forward to a wonderful year working with you and your student!

Greetings Wildcat Family!

My name is Sandy Mathieu and I serve as one of your high school counselors.  I am honored to be a part of this great team.  I have been a school counselor for over ten years.  I graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's  Degree in Criminology and a Masters in Counselor Education.  I have served as a Family Support Worker as well as taught and counseled in Elementary and Middle School. 

Currently, I am working with students from 9^th-12^thgrade with the last names from L-Z.   I look forward to serving the students, parents and staff at McKeel Academy.