Meet Our Team

Ms. Katie Cross, Counselor A-D

Ms. Cross is entering her 2nd school year as a counselor at Raytown High School. Ms. Cross attended Raytown schools for her K-12 education and is a proud alumni of Raytown High School. Ms. Cross has also served in a variety of roles in the district including Behavioral Interventionist, long-term substitute teacher and Assistant Volleyball Coach for Raytown High's JV Volleyball team. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jennifer Northcutt, Counselor E-K

Jennifer Northcutt is thrilled to be at RHS as the senior counselor! Dr. Northcutt has 16 total years of experience in education, most at the secondary level, and loves working with young adults as they embark on exciting new adventures. Dr. Northcutt brings seven years of counseling experience to Raytown High School, including two years at the elementary school level and one year at Raytown South! Prior to counseling, she was in the classroom as an English teacher and early on in her career she also served as a Special Education teacher.

"Maya Angelou reminds us that 'people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.' I hope my students always remember feeling safe, accepted, understood, and heard when they are with me!"

Dr. Northcutt is passionate about working with students on all issues, but especially loves helping students solve problems of all sizes using cognitive behavioral interventions. She lives in Greenwood with her two young children and her dog, Dolly the Chocolate Lab, and enjoys reading and antique shopping in her spare time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Keyonna Evans, Counselor L-R

Keyonna Evans is overjoyed to be joining the Raytown High School counseling team! Ms. Evans is transitioning from Raytown Middle School, where she has worked for the past 5 school years in various capacities; Instructional Assistant, Behavioral Interventionist, ISS Supervisor, and Coach. In addition to Ms. Evans coming to RHS as a counselor, she will also be the head coach for the girl's swim team. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. John Bain-Wysocki, Counselor S-Z

John Bain Wysocki is excited to join the Raytown High family after spending 2 years working as the School Counselor at the African Centered College Preparatory Academy in Kansas City Public Schools. Previously he worked as a special education paraprofessional and long term substitute for several districts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sherri King, Social Worker

Sherri King is overjoyed to join the staff at Raytown High School, and begin her work with secondary level students and their families. Prior to coming to the high school, she worked fifteen years as school social worker at Eastwood Hills, and four years at the Success Academy (formerly known as Raytown Education Center). Ms. King has also worked in various mental/behavioral health settings, and continues to expand her practice knowledge on how best to support the mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being of students, families, staff, and the community as a social work practitioner. Ms. King holds sacred the stories that students and families share with her in their work together—especially as related to trauma—and understands the impact both environmental and general life experiences can have on us (at times, affecting our ability to positively cope with stressors). She utilizes a strengths perspective and systems approach in working with others to support them on their life journey.

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Martin Luther King, Jr

 

Ms. Kionna Dickerson, Real World Learning Coordinator

Kionna Dickerson is a born educator who loves working for the students. Ms.D recently graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Baccalaureate Degree in Secondary Business Education. She has been very involved in the Raytown community since enrolling in Raytown Quality Schools in 2010. Ms.D is a Raytown High Alumni, and is extremely passionate about her students' educational experience. Her all time motto is, “Make learning fun and meaningful,” in which she does just that. Although she works behind the scenes for both teachers and students, you can catch her out and about building connections with everyone around the school

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victoria Goudeau, MCAC College Adviser

 

Mrs. Erin Hudgens, Registrar

Erin was born in Wichita, KS and was homeschooled by her parents.  She moved around alot as a child with her family and has lived in 7 different states.  She has worked at Raytown South High School for 5 years prior to coming to Raytown High.  When she isn’t working hard in the counseling center she likes to spend her time playing video games, reading, traveling and spending time with her husband and nieces and nephews.  Erin has traveled the world and her favorite places she’s been to are Mozambique, Africa and South Korea. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Shelley Biskinis, Counseling Secretary

Shelley grew up in Independence but has lived in Raytown for 23 years. Although she herself didn’t graduate from Raytown both of her kids and her husband are RHS alumni. She joined Raytown High School first as the copy clerk in 2011 and then as an Instructional Assistant for 8 years before moving into the counseling center. Shelley enjoys working many of the RHS sporting events and activities after school. In her free time she enjoys walking outdoors, riding her bike and spending time with her husband, daughter and son.