Counseling Team

School Counselor for students last names beginning A - Ci

• BA History, Miami University, 2009
• M. Ed School Counseling, Xavier University, 2015
• School Counselor for 9 years
• Married w/one child
• Loves the Bengals, watching and coaching my son's lacrosse team, and spending time w/family and friends

School Counselor for students last names beginning Peo - Sh

• M. Ed School Counseling, University of Cincinnati, CAGS in Mental Health Counseling
• B.S. Psychology, Mount St. Joseph University
• School Counselor at LWHS since 2019

School Counselor for students last names beginning Lov - Pen

• B.S. Secondary (7-12) Education Mathematics, University of Cincinnati, 1991
• M. Ed School Counseling.  Xavier University, 2007
• School Counselor for 15 years
• Married with 3 daughters and cat
• Loves spending time with family, nature, and traveling

School Counselor for students last names beginning Haf - Lou

• M. Ed School Counseling, Xavier University
• B.S. Special Education, University of Cincinnati

School Counselor for students last names beginning Si - Z

• BSAHS Youth Development, Indiana University Bloomington, 2022
• M.Ed School Counseling, University of Cincinnati, 2025
• Enjoys finding new restaurants and coffee shops in Cincinnati
• Passionate about supporting students and giving them the tools they need to succeed in and out of high school

School Counselor for students last names beginning Cj - Hae

• B. S. Child and Family Community Services, Bowling Green State University, 2003 
• M. Ed School Counseling, Xavier University, 2007    
• School Counselor for 17 years
• Born and raised in the West Chester community
• Graduated from Lakota Local Schools 
• Married with 2 children (Samantha & Jackson) and puppy (Ranger)
• Interests include spending time with family, traveling, watching sports

Mr. Gelter has worked at Lakota West Freshman as a school counselor since its inception in 2008. Prior to that he was a counselor at the combined East and West Freshman School, and he is a former English teacher in the district as well.

Mr. Gelter enjoys helping students begin their high school journey, helping to transition them from the junior high to the main campus.  Freshman year is a pivotal year for our students as they begin to mature as thinkers and learners, and as they look towards future goals.

He is a proud resident of the Lakota West community, with his own children either having attended Lakota West High School or attending.