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A Click Away from Care
Alum launches business that makes it easier for college students to connect with support services.
Fitness Club Takes Weight Off Minds
School counselors created a fitness club providing students a place to belong.
Zoe White ’26
SCHOOL COUNSELING (MSEd) There are many factors to consider when selecting where you will get your degree. While many focus on cost and location, some may focus on community aspects. Zoe White searched for somewhere she was comfortable and able to thrive.
Madi Hiddie ’22
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION (MSEd): Madi Hiddie felt Brockport was her home as an undergraduate and graduate student. Her sense of belonging led to a higher-education career where she can help college students find what they love.
Classmates to Counselors
An on-campus counseling clinic staffed by Counselor Education students offers accessible mental health services to students in need.
Christina Mortellaro
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION (MSEd) Passionate about her work, Christina Mortellaro makes a difference by providing direct support for students and building genuine relationships with colleagues.Counselor Education Professor Presents Keynote
Dr. Summer Reiner provided the keynote presentation at the American Counseling Association of New York’s Anniversary event: Collaboration Across the Counseling Profession.Counselor Education Profesor Publishes Article
Dr. Claudette Brown-Smythe published an article titled “Professional counselors in training perceptions of forgiveness and wellness.”
Kaleem Mogent ’21
SCHOOL COUNSELING (MSEd): With the desire and drive to go for his dream, Kaleem Mogent is making a difference in the lives of the students he counsels.Attending to Faculty: Addressing Burnout in Counselor Education Leaders
John Harrichand (Department of Counselor Education) published an article that highlights the challenges of counselor education faculty related to leadership experience, leadership competence, and burnout.The Stress of Helping Others Navigate a Pandemic: The Importance of Self-Care for Counselors
John Harrichand (Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education) published an article that highlights the importance of self-care and wellness for counselors as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.