Lakewood Ranch High celebrates school counselors

Gabby Zevallos- Mustangs Ahead

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- Happy counselors' week to the Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) counselors.

National School Counselor's Week is from Feb. 2-6 to focus attention on the unique contribution of school counselors to the U.S. school systems.

The week highlights the impact school counselors can have on helping students achieve student success and a plan for a career.

The LRHS counselors include -

• Melissa Alter

• Monica McGrath

• Jennifer Moser

• Terry Rey

• Anastasia Verno

Seated together, the LRHS counselors collectively stated, "We are important because we are the central part of students' lives not only academically but also being the person they can come to for any questions.

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“It is important to recognize us during school counselor week because we are the behind-the-scenes project of everything going on at LRHS. For example, during class change we took part in each and every student’s schedule. We make a lot of things happen that people aren’t aware of and that’s why we are recognized this week.”

The counselors say they appreciate the opportunities the job offers.

“The best thing about being an LRHS counselor is working with seriously motivated kids who go on to do incredible things and kids who also keep us on our toes and challenge us.”

LRHS Principal Dustin Dahlquist praised the counselors.

“Our counselors do an outstanding job,” he said. “We would not enjoy near the success we’ve had over the years without their priceless efforts.”