Ishpeming Public Schools

Ashtyn Buss, RN

Ashtyn is an NMU graduate originally from Engadine, MI. She was on the NMU Track and Field Team and loves Math and Chris Stapleton.

Mary Harris, LMSW

Mary Harris is a mental health counselor. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Northern Michigan University and her Masters of Social Work at Michigan State University. She has post graduate work in Psychology at Saybrook University in California. Mary began counseling in addictions through Mercy Hospital in Iowa in 2005. She has provided substance abuse and mental health counseling in Michigan through Great Lakes Recovery Centers and Pathways Community Mental Health. She is passionate about working with youth and young adults. Her goal is providing support and skill building as they overcome obstacles and develop healthier relationships.

Michelle Heslip

Michelle Heslip is a family nurse practitioner who earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Nursing  from Northern Michigan University.  She also holds a Post Masters Certificate in Nursing Education having taught a Bay College and Northern Michigan University as an adjunct clinical instructor in the undergraduate nursing programs.  Michelle has been in nursing for 20 years and has been practicing as an NP for the last 12 years.  Her experience includes hospital medicine, occupational medicine, neurosurgery and urgent care.  She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Society of Hospital Medicine and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. 

Vicki Jordens, Clinic Secretary

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Vicki is the Hematite Health Clinic Secretary.  Prior to coming to HHC, she worked for 10 years as Office Coordinator in an outpatient surgery center in Wisconsin. She also worked for 15 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI. Originally from Marquette, she moved back in 2018 from Northern Wisconsin to be near family. She enjoys cooking, baking, cake decorating and writing children’s books.

Eric Turner, LMSW, CAADC

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Eric is a mental health counselor. He received his undergraduate degree at Northern Michigan University and his Masters of Social Work at Michigan State University. Eric provided counseling services for Great Lakes Recovery for four years. He also currently works as a private practice therapist in both Ishpeming and Marquette and is a School Social Worker for MARESA. Eric has enjoyed supporting Ishpeming student athletes as both a coach and as a fan in the past and is excited to provide mental health services for the school. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He also plays softball, works out at the gym, loves to travel, and heads to the beach whenever he can.