Educator Advisory Board
In order for our programs to continue helping schools to empower students and maximize opportunities, Making It Count assembled a group of experienced advisors from school settings. We sought educators from across the country and asked them to become our most effective way of keeping in touch with the students, parents and school communities we hope to serve. The EAB assists us in adapting and growing to meet the ever-changing needs of students and educators.
In addition to meeting as a group twice a year, the board keeps in contact with Making It Count through telephone and email communications. They provide feedback on selected topics, such as program content and promotional pieces, as well as help develop new ideas that will assist Making It Count in understanding the mindset of today's students, the challenges of today's educators and the needs of today's school systems. Each summer the Advisory Board also assists Making It Count in the selection of the Winning Characteristics Scholarship recipients. Additionally, most Making It Count Student Advisory Council members host and facilitate Making It Count Student Advisory Council members at their schools.
The Educator Advisory Board is comprised of high school educators from across the country who work with students on a daily basis in urban, suburban and rural public and private settings.
Current Board Members
| Penelope Downs Guidance Counselor Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Upton, MA |
Helen McCulloch, RSCJ Guidance Counselor Archbishop Carroll High School Washington, D.C. |
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| Carol Lemmon Guidance Counselor Midlothian High School Midlothian, TX |
Terry Noojin Guidance Counselor Baker Sr. High School Mobile, AL |
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| Alex Vasquez Guidance Counselor Highland High School Bakersfield, CA |
Educator Advisory Board Emeritus
The following educators have achieved Emeritus status on the Making It Count Educator Advisory Board. These long-term members have taken on an advanced role in assisting Making It Count in its goal to help students achieve college and career success.
| Mary Ann Willis Guidance Counselor Bayside Academy Daphne, AL |
| Jean Perez (Retired) Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL |
| Jim Finnemeyer Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils Hatfield, PA |
| Charmaine Icaza (Retired) Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Miami, FL |
For more information about the board, or to contact any of the board members, please contact us.
Past Board Members
The following educators have previously served on our Educator Advisory Board.
| Ed Collins Guidance Counselor Milford High School Highland, MI |
| John Thomas Director of Quality Initiatives Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Upton, MA |
| Charles Purcell Guidance Counselor Mater Dei High School Santa Ana, CA |
| Mary DeCesare College Advisor John F. Kennedy High School Bronx, NY |
| Kathy Nelsen Career Placement Specialist Maple Grove Sr. High School Maple Grove, MN |
For more information about the board, or to contact any of the board members, please contact us.
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