Counseling Team
Main Campus Counselors
Michelle Durling
Counselor
- 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
Bob Emig
Counselor
- 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
Nicole Stewart
Guidance
- B. S. Child and Family Community Services,Bowling Green State University, 2003
- M.A. School Counseling, Xavier University, 2007
- School Counselor for 14 years
- Graduated from Lakota Local Schools
- Married with 2 children (Samantha & Jackson) and one puppy (Bear)
- Interests include spending time with family, traveling, watching sports
Freshman Campus Counselors
Bob Gelter
Guidance
Parents (with students last name A - O) may contact Mr. Gelter regarding scheduling questions, academic supports, social-emotional needs for students, any special plans and interventions, or for general information about our school.
He 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 in the future.