Meet our Counseling & Advisory Team:

The ​School Counseling Department provides direct and indirect service delivery to all students at Great Lakes Learning Academy (GLLA) in the three counseling domains as endorsed by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA): Academic, College/Career, and Personal/Social.

Academic:

• Help students set academic goals, monitor progress, and develop study and time-management skills
• Ensure all students have access to advanced coursework, special education services, and support interventions
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to implement strategies that address learning barriers

Career:

• Provide career exploration activities (i.e. Pathful) starting in middle school through high school
  
• Assist students in developing career plans, understanding college and vocational pathways, and accessing financial aid resources
  
• Partner with local businesses and organizations to offer internships, job shadowing, and career fairs

​Social/Emotional:

• Deliver SEL lessons, provide short-term counseling, and refer students to outside services as needed
  
• Teach communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills through individual and group counseling

Megan Lapidus 
Manager of Counseling Services
P 989-985-0677
​[email protected]
Webmail

Jessica Jordan  
Counseling
​Administrative Asst. 
P 989-403-5530
Webmail 

Monica Conklin 
Middle School
Counselor
P 616-541-4118
Webmail

Veronica Bridges
9/10 Grade Counselor
P 616-541-5409
Webmail

Courtney Paul
11/12 Grade Counselor
P 810-447-0141
Webmail

Jenn Carmody
Alternative High School
​Counselor
P 810-447-0334
​Webmail

Amber Johnson
Social Worker
P 989-985-0667
Webmail
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Coming Soon: Resources for 26-27 School Year

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Dual Enrollment with Cleary University 

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Additional Recordings

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
​A presentation about how to apply for student aid for college.

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Dual Enrollment 1.23.25
A presentation about dual enrollment for 2025-2026 school year. Dual enrollment allows you to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time! 

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Career & Technical Education (CTE) 1.30.25

A presentation to learn about CTE programs, Coursera Courses and Career Readiness Program Courses within GLLA! 

career___technical_education.pdf
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