Candidates for NACAC Delegate – Secondary 2013-2014

Candidate Statement:
It is with great excitement that I have the opportunity to run for such a coveted position, and I am very thankful for the opportunity to be considered for a High School Delegate on the IACAC Executive Committee. I would like to thank everyone who has mentored me and shown me what it means to help others who may not have the necessary resources to navigate their way through high school and the college admission process. Over the years I have worked with dynamic and amazing people in our field and the IACAC organization. It is because of them and their knowledge base I have become who I am today. I feel that it is now my turn to be that mentor and voice.

I remember attending my first college night program when I worked as an admission counselor. I can recall standing behind the table wondering why some of the other admission representatives seemed to have it all figured out. Later, I would find out that the reason they knew so much was because they had been doing it for so long. They were the experts who became my mentors and are the people that I looked up to. Today many of them have become very active members and contributors to IACAC and our profession. I promise to continue that contribution in the high school delegate position.

As a former admission counselor, a guidance counselor, and now a college counselor
I have had the opportunity to see the struggles and frustrations that many of our students face on a daily basis. I also know that we as counselors are sometimes limited by circumstances beyond our control. It is my hope in this position that I will be able to be a voice of many counselors in our state. It is an opportunity for me to share the many ideas that I have been taught over the years with my colleagues on a state and national level. Lastly, the position will allow me to take these conversations to a national level where changes can take effect.

As one of the high school delegates, I hope to give back everything that has been given to me by this organization. Through this organization I have been given the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. I have met many colleagues and created friendships that will last throughout my career and life. I hope to continue to provide the highest expectations, and I will encourage others to become involved in our organization.