Monroe Primary Counseling
Meet the Primary Counselors
April McFarland, MA
Mrs. McFarland graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2001 and attended The Ohio State University for her Master's Degree in School Counseling in 2009. She is originally from middle Georgia but has also lived in Iowa, Tennessee, Columbus and Cincinnati. She currently resides in Wyoming with her husband Jeff and her three children. When she's not at work, you can find Mrs. McFarland at a ball field or court cheering on her children who are actively involved in many sports!
Lora Barnes, MA
Mrs. Barnes graduated from Miami University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. After graduation, she taught first and second grade at Mason City Schools. She has received her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Indiana Wesleyan University and has been a licensed professional counselor to children and teens at Thrivepointe Counseling. She has lived in Monroe since 1989 and has raised her four children as Hornets. She has been married for 25 years and loves to explore national parks with her family. She currently has two children in college (UC & Sinclair) and two in Monroe Local Schools. Mrs. Barnes enjoys greeting and connecting with primary students and has a strengths-based approach to helping children succeed.
