• Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Professional Counseling from Southeastern University
• Former Mckeel Academy Student
• 8 years experience in Mental Health Counseling, 3rd year of School Counseling!
• Middle School Counselor for last names A-K

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 also graduated from Florida State University with my M.S. and Ed.S. in Counseling and Human Systems. 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.

Degrees Earned

• A.A.-Florida State University
• B.S. in Elementary Education-University of South Florida
• M.A. in Counselor Education-University of South Florida

Professional Certifications

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Guidance and Counseling (K-12)
• ESOL Endorsed

2026-2027 Position

• 9-12 Grade School Counselor-Last Names A-K

Years of Service

• 16 years at TSMA
• 22 years in education

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.