USD243 is excited to expand its partnership with Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness! Please help us welcome Jessica Rodriguez! Jessica is coming to Lebo and Waverly Schools as a school-based case manager to provide additional social-emotional support for students. She will be assigned to Lebo 1x week from now until the end of October- as we prepare to onboard a second case-manger who will be assigned specifically to Lebo Schools.
Meet Jessica
"Hello! I am Jessica Rodriguez, I graduated from Emporia State University with a Sociology degree and I will be a school-based case manager with Crosswinds at the Lebo-Waverly schools. I will be helping students grow socially, personally and improving their mental well-being so they can do their best in school. I will work closely with teachers, families and community resources to make sure every student gets the support they need to succeed.
When I am not working, I love going for runs or walks with my dog and spending time with family. I'm excited to work with students and be part of their journey this school year! "
The support provided by school-based case managers are NOT "billed services."
Mental health support is defined as action taken to promote positive mental well-being and can be provided by a caring individual. Supports used with students may include non-judgmental listening, empathy, brainstorming or problem solving, and practicing coping skills or mindfulness. It may also include consultation and/or collaboration with guardians and/or USD 243 personnel. Service, on the other hand, is defined as a billable coded, therapeutic intervention to diagnose and/or treat individuals with mental health conditions or challenges and is provided only with the consent of a guardian.
Support = talking with, listening to, assisting, helping a youth; can be provided by any caring individual (peer or adult)
Service (billed) = mental health service provided by a mental health professional to a youth with the consent of guardian
For more information regarding our partnership, please read the following: USD243 Crosswinds Partnership Letter 2025