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Molly Reuscher, M.S. Gannon University, B.A. University of Notre Dame started at Central Catholic in 1996. She has prior experience working in community mental health agencies and as a high school English teacher. Molly is currently Department Chair for the Counseling Department and co-moderator of the Ski/Snow board club.
Chuck Blickle, M.A. Gonzaga, B.A. Gonzaga started with the Search Program in 1982 and became full time counselor a few years later at Central Catholic. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Prior to his time at Central Catholic he worked in residential treatment, mental health services and at a local crisis line. Chuck currently serves as trainer/moderator for the Peer Mediators.
Melissa Stupfel, M.Ed. Lewis and Clark College , B.A. University of Oregon started at Central Catholic in the fall of 2001. She is a Licensed School Counselor (LSC). Prior to Central Catholic she worked in prevention programs in local middle and high schools. Melissa is an alumna of Central Catholic.
Teri Calcagno, B.S. Oregon State University started at Central Catholic the fall of 1991. She is serving as the Past-President of the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC). She is the moderator of the Diversity Club. Teri is an alumna of Central Catholic.
Megan Bruce, MSW University of Washington, BA College of Wooster. Started as a full time counselor at Central Catholic in 2007. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in a variety of mental health settings. In addition to her work at Central she has a small mental health practice in NE Portland. She helps out with Friends of the Earth and Diversity Club.
News
 Teri Calcagno receives Sister Marie Barry Award
Central Catholic has always been fortunate to have Teri Calcagno as our College Counselor on staff to guide and encourage juniors and seniors in their pursuit of a college education. She has always been passionate in her desire to help students find, fund, and apply to their colleges of choice.
Recently she was honored by her peers as the recipient of the Sister Shawn Marie Barry Award.
The Sister Shawn Marie Barry Distinguished Service to Youth Award is named for the St. Mary's Academy of Portland's former college counselor who lost her battle with cancer in 1995. These awards are given to a secondary school counselor and a college level admission officer.
Recipients of the award must have a minimum of ten (10) years of high school or college teaching and/or counseling experience with at least three (3) years in their current position. They must be currently engaged in counseling and be recognized as "those who have given outstanding and faithful service to youth."
The following are excerpts from nomination letters that were sent in regarding Teri:
"The impact Teri has made on the ambitions and, indeed, the lives of hundreds of college-bound students who have matriculated to Central Catholic High School since 1991 has been pronounced and positive. She advises her students intelligently, resourcefully and compassionately, weighing equally the importance of their dreams and the extent of their ability in helping them pursue postsecondary education opportunities that fit best for them. The quintessential college counselor, Teri abides by a set of personal and professional principles that all who take on the charge of guiding high school students as they explore college options would do well to emulate."
"What I admire most about Teri is the extent of her willingness to share her passion for our profession with others. Her long-time involvement in the Portland Area Consortium of College Counselors and her service since 2002 on the Oregon ACT Advisory Council (on which she has been the state representative since 2006) are but a few examples of her never-ending desire to continually broaden her ability as a college advisor and to help other guidance professionals as they work with their students. With her willingness to serve in a variety of ways that extend far beyond the scope of her obligation to her place of employment, Teri has firmly and justifiably established herself as a role model for all who aspire to a career in college counseling."
Teri's impact on our students at Central Catholic is immense. She researches and helps provide college choices for them and she works hard to continually find scholarship opportunities to help them financially. She hosts parent classes to help parents navigate through the necessary steps towards college funding.
Congratulations Teri and thank you for your contribution to Central Catholic! |
