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Meet Our Staff
Student Services Staff
Mrs. Olivia Higgins
This is my third year as a counselor! I have loved my time here at Mill Creek so far and I am looking forward to all the memories to be made! Before this year, I was a 7th grade math teacher for 5 years, what can I say, I LOVE middle school! I graduated from Pittsburg State in 2016 where I met my husband, Boston. We have been married for 4 years and we have a 2 year old daughter, Maya. We also have a boxer named Tyson. I am so excited to be a part of the MCMS family!
A few of my favorites....
TV show: Gilmore Girls
Movie: Any of the Harry Potter movies!
Restaurant: Chick-fil-a
Food: Popcorn and chocolate!
Color: Green
Sport: Volleyball
Mrs. Suzanne Wilson Yao
My name is Suzanne Wilson Yao and the 23-24 school year will be my 6th year as a school counselor. I have worked 5 years as a 10th-12th grade school counselor at Turner High School.
I have been married to my husband James for 6 years. We have one daughter Ellie who was born March of 2023! In my free time I enjoy traveling, hiking, cooking and baking.
TV Show: The Office
Movie Genre: Comedy
Book: The Kite Runner
Restaurant: KC Joe's, Lucky Wok, Fronteras
Food: Mexican or Italian
Color: Blue
Sports Team: KC Royals and Chiefs
Email: DLandis@usd232.org
Qualifications: Master of Social Work; Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Mrs. Debbie Landis, LSCSW, LCSW
Mrs. Landis has been with the district 6 years now. She has over 25 years of experience working in the field of mental health with children and families in community agencies and partial in-patient hospitalization. She enjoys reading, taking her dog on walks, and spending time with her family.
Email: kmoerike@usd232.org
Mrs. Kirstin Moerike
Mrs. Moerike received her B.A. in Psychology from Concordia College (MN), M.A. in Psychology (with a clinical focus) from Washburn University, and her Ed.S. in School Psychology from Emporia State University. Mrs. Moerike works with staff and students in the special education department. She coordinates with the team for evaluations and determining eligibility. She is involved with the Student Improvement Team and helping ensure students have what they need to be successful in school.