SPU School Counseling Graduate Megan Reibel Awarded WSCA Graduate Student of the Year and Receives 2008 Ross Trust Scholarship

Pictured above are Dr. Chris Sink, Megan Reibel and Dr. Cher Edwards. Megan's WSCA award reads: For your leadership and highest regard for the academic and personal achievement of all children. You are an asset to the school counseling profession. 

Per ACA: The recipients of the 2008 Ross Trust Scholarships have been named by ACA. Recognized for their stellar academic achievements, as well as their commitment to volunteerism and a desire to work in the K-12 educational environment in the future, the five doctoral and ten master's level students represent the fourth group to receive the annual awards. Each of the 2008 recipients is awarded a $1,000 scholarship, free ACA student membership and a complimentary registration to the ACA Conference & Exposition.

Megan was honored at the doctoral level as she will be staying on at SPU after earning her MEd in School Counseling.

Dr. Cher Edwards Meets with Governor Gregoire for House Bill 2674 Signing

School Counseling faculty member, Cher Edwards (center in tan suit), meets with Governor Gregoire for signing of House Bill 2674. HB 2674 focuses on counselor credentialing and creates clear standards for those able to provide counseling services to the community. This law will replace the previous standards for Registered Counselors (RC's) which enabled individuals with minimal education and training to provide mental health services to the community. This bill has implications for school counselors regarding community referrals for mental health services and advocacy for quality community care for our students and families.

SPU School Counseling Student Wendy Willie Awarded Two Scholarships

Wendy Willie, a 2007 cohort member, was recently awarded a scholarship from the Rachel Royston Permanent Scolarship Foundation, which assists women educators in pursuing study beyond their bachelor's degree. Wendy also received a scholarship from the Arc of Washington Trust Fund, which awards students who work with students with developmental disabilities, and who are pursuing higher education.

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