Manual High School

Counseling Center

Counseling Mission Statement

The mission of the Peoria Public School Counseling Department in collaboration with other educators, parents/guardians and community stakeholders is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that proactively utilizes a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that is student centered on the academic, social/emotional, and career development of all students to ensure that they are self-directed, life-long learners who are college and career ready.

Counseling Vision Statement

The vision of Peoria Public Schools Counseling Program is to meet the developmental needs of students through implementation of a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program. Our program recognizes and respects all students' individuality and special needs, including ethnic, cultural, racial, and gender differences.

Amanda Rutledge

Mrs. Amanda Rutledge

Special Education Lead Coordinator

Knoxville Center for Student Success

Richwoods High School

Manual High School

(309) 672-6600 ext. 50155

amanda.rutledge@psd150.org

Manual High School: Counselors

headshot of courtney lee

Courtney Lee, Counselor

9-12th grade students with last names A-G

Life skills and ED Counselor

309-672-6606 ext. 50173

Counseling Center

courtney.lee@psd150.org

Mrs. Nicole Burrell

Mrs. Nicole Burrell, Counselor

9th -12 Grade

Students with Last Names H - O

ELL Counselor

D2 Counselor

(309) 672-6606 ext. 50158

Michaura 2023

Mrs. Michaura Pittman, Counselor

9th -12 Grade

Students with Last Names P - Z

michaura.pittman@psd150.org

Counseling Support Staff

Mrs. Rickeysha Branscumb

Counseling Secretary

(309) 672-6606 ext. 50150

rickeysha.branscumb@psd150.org

Jill Foster

Ms. Jill Foster, LCSW

School Social Worker

Harold B. Dawson Middle School

Manual High School

(309) 672-6606 ext. 50154

jill.foster@psd150.org

Erin Tripplett

Mrs. Erin Triplett, SSP, NCSP

School Psychologist

Harold B. Dawson Middle School

Manual High School

(309) 672-6606 ext. 50153

erin.triplett@psd150.org

Mr. Stanton Hangen

Family School Liaison

Manual High School

(309) 672-6606 ext. 50151

stanton.hangen@psd150.org

Mr. Neil Payne

Success Career Coach

Manual High School

(309) 672-6606 ext. 50177

neil.payne@psd150.org