JMS Counseling

Johnston Middle School Counseling Department

Welcome to the JMS Counseling Department! Here are some faces to be familiar with!

lucy bobenhouse

Counseling Secretary

lucy.bobenhouse@johnston.k12.ia.us


I am new to JMS and excited to be here!

I have worked in education for over 16 years.  Most of my roles as a secretary and a teacher associate.  In my free time I like to spend time with my family, boating, traveling, shopping and family dinners.  I have been married to my husband for 28 years.  I have a daughter, Michaela and a son, Zachary.  They both live and work in the Des Moines area.

Kayla Lunn

School Counselor Last Names Beginning with A - G

kayla.lunn@johnston.k12.ia.us

This is my fourth year as a school counselor in Johnston but my eighth year overall. Previously I was a 7-12th grade school counselor in Earlham, IA. I also coach middle school cross country and high school track for the Dragons. I grew up in DeWitt, IA but have lived in Des Moines since graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, Go Panthers! In my free time I enjoy golfing, making charcuterie boards, and going for walks and hikes with my husband Michael and our Labrador Retreiver, Drake. We also welcomed a daughter into our lives in Fall of 2021, so I have enjoyed taking on a new role as Mom!

Abbey Moomaw

School Counselor Last Names Beginning with H - N

abbey.moomaw@johnston.k12.ia.us 

This is my eighth year as a school counselor.  Prior to this job I was a math teacher for 14 years.  I grew up in Northwest Iowa, and attended school at Buena Vista University where I earned my undergraduate degree, and received my Masters in School Counseling at Drake University in Des Moines.  I live with my husband, Andy, and our two daughters, ages 12 and 9, and our Brittany puppy.  I have lived in the Des Moines area for 22 years.  I spend a lot of my time outside of school enjoying watching my daughters participate in soccer and other various activities.  

Carlie fitzgerald

School Counselor Last Names Beginning with O - Z

carlie.fitzgerald@johnston.k12.ia.us

I am very excited to start my first year counseling as a Johnston Dragon! I started coaching Track and Cross Country for Johnston in 2005, and I currently work with our Varsity Girls’ programs. I have a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling from Upper Iowa University. Prior to my role as School Counselor, I worked in various social work positions as we moved around the country (living in Texas, North Carolina and Georgia). I have been married to my husband Tony for 20 years and we have two children, Micah and Evitt. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family, run, ride my bike, and travel!