On December 2, the fourth Laurel Kaden Anderson Administrator Award was presented to Beverly Walker, principal at Chaffee Trail Elementary, during the Principal/Counselor Reception at the River City Brewing Company. Mr. Larry Roziers, executive director for the secondary schools cluster, was the keynote speaker and presenter of the award. Ms. Walker was nominated for this award by her counselor, Katherine Sherman.
The award honors Laurel Kaden Anderson, former supervisor of guidance, whose initiatives and programs have shaped the focus of DCPS’ school counseling programs in the last decade. The Laurel Kaden Anderson Administrator Award was created to recognize administrators for outstanding support of school counselors and school counseling programs.
During the presentation, Ms. Walker was acknowledged for creating a professional environment where her counselor feels valued, respected and appreciated.
Five other administrators were nominated for supporting their school counseling program. The nominees include four administrators from Stanton College Preparatory, Julie Dupries, Sonja Gaiter, Norma Hayward, and Nongongoma Majova-Seane; and Donna Richardson, principal at Mandarin High School.
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