Kyrie Adams, School Counselor
Hello! My name is Kyrie Adams and I'm the School Counselor. Originally from New York, I taught in the greater D.C. area for 7 years and then moved to Colorado to complete my graduate program. In August 2010, I joined the JA staff. I have a BS in Secondary Education from Liberty University and a MA in School and Community Counseling from Denver Seminary. I also
hold credentials as a Special Services Provider (SSP) in schools, National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in adolescent, adult, and family therapy.
I am looking forward to another year working with students, parents and teachers to make the year successful and fun for your student. Please email me at
kadams@jajags.com
with any questions or concerns that you may have. I am here for the needs of students and parents.
Mary Beth Mellott, Post-Secondary Advisor
Hello, my name is Mary Beth Mellott and I am the Post-Secondary Advisor. I have been a counselor for the past 22 years, 17 of which have been at Jefferson Academy. I hold a BS from Colorado State University (Go RAMS!) and a MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver. I am here to help students with their academics, college admissions, personal/social issues and career planning. My preferred method of communication is email,
mmellott@jajags.com . I look forward to working with students and parents this year!
Lisa Oths, School Social Worker
Hello! My name is Lisa Oths and I am the School Social Worker. I am ready to help students and families with all things related to emotional and behavioral health. I joined the JA team in 2016 and truly love working with our students who know me mostly as “Ms. O.” I was born and raised in Kansas then relocated to New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, and finally Colorado where I plan to remain and “grow roots.” I practiced clinical social work in each of these states. I attended Wichita State University’s graduate program for my MA in Social Work. I am licensed as a social worker in the state of Colorado in addition to carrying a Special Services License for school social work. I am currently completing my clinical clock hours to obtain my LCSW and look forward to a wonderful school year at JA. Please email me,
loths@jajags.com for anything I can help you with.