JMS Counseling
October 2020
Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
JMS Counseling Website
Study Table
Need some study space? Join the study table! Get help with reading or math with wifi and snacks!
Who: 8th-12th Grade Students
When: 1:00-4:00PM on Mondays & Wednesdays
Where: Northpoint Church (100th & 62nd across from the high school)
Social distancing and masks are required, see you there!
Covid Recovery Iowa
Naviance
Small Groups
- Stress Management & Coping Skills
- Skills for Academic Success
- Girls Group
- Brothers to Brothers
- Sisters for Success
- Grief Group
- Book Club
- GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
JMS Counseling Staff
Kayla Lunn
This is my third year as a school counselor in Johnston but my seventh year overall. Previously I was a 7-12th grade school counselor in Earlham, IA. I also coach middle school cross country and high school track for the Dragons. I grew up in DeWitt, IA but have lived in Des Moines since graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, Go Panthers! In my free time I enjoy golfing, making charcuterie boards, and going for walks and hikes with my husband Michael and our Labrador Retreiver, Drake.
Abbey Moomaw
abbey.moomaw@johnston.k12.ia.us
This is my fifth year as a school counselor. Prior to this job I was a math teacher for 14 years. I grew up in Northwest Iowa, and attended school at Buena Vista University where I earned my undergraduate degree, and received my Masters in School Counseling at Drake University in Des Moines. I live with my husband, Andy, two daughters, ages 9 and 6, and our Brittany Spaniel, Riley. I have lived in the Des Moines area for 19 years. I spend a lot of my time outside of school enjoying watching my daughters participate in soccer and gymnastics.
Julie Totten
Hello! My name is Julie Totten and I am the Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA) School Social Worker here at Johnston Middle School (JMS). I have worked in the Johnston district for over seven years starting my fifth year solely at JMS. I earned my Liberal Arts degree from Des Moines Area Community College then transferring to Grand View College to complete my Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. I obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa- Des Moines learning center. I’ve been working in the social work arena for over 20- years, which has allowed me to work in a variety of settings and embark on many new learning opportunities with all that I’ve experienced. I have an innate desire to work with people and assist them in reaching their full potential.
In my free time I enjoy walks in the woods, yoga, cooking for my family, Facetiming with my granddaughter and daughter who live in Florida, afternoon drives with my husband, chatting with my two youngest daughters who are 16 and 18 and visiting our neighborhood health food store and coffee shop. My motto in life is that being of service to others and daily gratitude are the keys to happiness and fulfillment.