Congratulations to Denise Eccleston, 2003 Counselor Education graduate – who was just named Georgia School Counselors Association Elementary School Counselor of the Year!  Way to go!!!  In an email to Dr. O’Bierne, Denise said:

“I don’t know if you remember me but I am a 2003 graduate of the Whitewater counseling program.  I was informed yesterday that I have been selected by the Georgia School Counselors Association as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year for the State of Georgia.  While I am very honored by this award, it is not solely an individual achievement.  I strongly believe that the preparation that I received while at Whitewater positioned me for success in this field.  When I moved to Georgia after graduation, I tried to implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA model.  This approach to school counseling was imparted to me by yourself and the other faculty members and I’ve seen the effectiveness of this approach in the lives of children. Denise Eccleston”