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Congratulations to the 2024 Union County School Counselor of the County!

Valerie Hendon

School Counselor, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Elizabeth
 

Ms. Hendon has committed herself in providing the best counseling services to all her students. She has built positive working relationships with the students, parents, teachers, and school community to ensure success. Ms. Hendon is an outstanding school counselor that works tirelessly to ensure students have all the resources to be successful as they journey through high school. She assesses students’ strengths and interests to help them choose courses that will prepare them for college and careers. She has also scheduled many college visits at our school where students learn more closely of the expectations and programs being offered. In addition, Ms. Hendon has helped students build important learning skills using Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), studying practices, time management, and reading / writing skills. Also, Ms. Hendon has provided counseling to her students in the areas of Social-emotional learning and behavioral problems to overcome obstacles. In closing, the greatest attribute Ms. Hendon has is that she genuinely cares about her students and their future. She goes “above and beyond” to meet and surpass excellent school counseling services for her students and school community.