BONNER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Counseling Department
Student Services
MEET THE STAFF
LISA TERRELL
Counselor
Mrs. Terrell is the Counselor for students in the 12th grade. She has been with Bonner Springs High School since 1995 and a counselor since 1998. She taught Physical Education and Health before she began counseling. She also coached high school volleyball, softball, and Dance Team for many years, as well as coached softball at KCKCC. Mrs. Terrell earned her B.S. in Physical Education from Pittsburg State University, while playing Softball, and her M.S. in School Counseling in 2000 from Emporia State University. She is married with three children and one grandson. Mrs. Terrell is a Bonner Springs High School graduate and all three of her boys graduated from BSHS. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, boating, UTV riding, gardening, exercising, and traveling. She loves a new adventure. Her favorite quote is "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain"
Email: terrelll@usd204.net
Phone Extension: 4010
MARIAH SPENCER
Counselor
Mrs. Spencer is the Counselor for students in grades 9-11 with last names beginning with A-K. She taught high school Social Studies for four years before earning her Master's degree in School Counseling from Emporia State University. She joined the counseling team at BSHS in 2018. Mrs. Spencer is a traveler, reader, baker, gardener, and strives to be a life long learner.
Email: spencerm@usd204.net
Phone Extension: 4022
TYLER MCMAHAN
Counselor
Mr. McMahan is the Counselor for students in grades 9-11 with last names beginning with L-Z. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University and taught at Bonner Springs High School for five years before earning his Master of Science degree in Counseling & Student Development from Kansas State University. He was a counselor in the Olathe Public Schools for a year before returning to BSHS. Mr. McMahan is also a Bonner Springs High School graduate and is proud to call BSHS his home. He enjoys traveling; during his time as a teacher, he led an EF tour to Europe. He has also spent time in service volunteering on local boards in the Bonner Springs community. He believes that relationships are key to success and that we must meet the social and emotional needs of those around us.
Email: mcmahant@usd204.net
Phone Extension: 4021
DENISE CHOWNING
Social Worker
Ms. Chowning has been a school social worker at Bonner Springs High School since 2009 and is also a social worker at Clark Middle School. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Kansas. She currently has her Clinical License in the state of Kansas (LSCSW). Ms. Chowning is also an assistant volleyball coach at BSHS, sponsor of Friendship Group at CMS and BSHS, and coach for Unified Soccer, Bocce Ball, and Basketball at CMS and BSHS.
Email: chowningd@usd204.net
Phone Extension: 4050
JENNIFER KELLY
Registrar
Mrs. Kelly started with USD 204 in 2020 as the CMS Registrar. She then moved to a secretary position at Central Office and now has joined BSHS as the Registrar. She has many years of clerical experience, with over 11 of those being in education. She loves working in education and tries to make every student that she encounters feel seen & heard. She is married with two daughters. Mrs. Kelly finds pride in being one of the first staff members to meet new families as they are enrolling. Her goal is always to set a good first impression and be a good representation of our wonderful district!
Email: kellyj@usd204.net
Phone Extension: 4007
Mrs. Snyder is a Kansas City, KS native, growing up just east of Edwardsville, KS. Mrs. Snyder has a background in public service and juvenile justice having achieved her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Criminology from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS in 2013. Following her work in juvenile justice, Mrs. Snyder began a graduate program of study in pursuit of a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling from the University of St. Mary. Because of Mrs. Snyder's education and professional background, she believes education can be a pathway to future success and can help all people to overcome difficult circumstances. Mrs. Snyder is thrilled to be serving students and families through this role at Bonner Springs High School and is excited to help students consider their future and develop action plans to achieve their goals. Mrs. Snyder enjoys cooking, singing, and spending time with her family and dog.
Email: snydert@usd204.net
Phone Extension: 4020
College & Career Advocate
TERESA SNYDER
