Meet the SSO
| Lisa Micele — Director of College Counseling (Juniors & Seniors) | |
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Lisa Micele (lmicele) serves as the Director of College Counseling -- overseeing the formal college college process for juniors and seniors. She also serves as the Head of Counseling of the Student Services Office and coordinates/ supervises the Peer College Counseling program. Lisa actively participates in professional organizations and college visitation programs to further enhance not only her knowledge of various college campuses but also the professional visibility of University Laboratory High School nationwide. She is an active member in IACAC (Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling) and NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) -- and regularly presents at regional, state and national conferences. She serves on various state & national advisory / scholarship selection committees, and is currently a "college counselor advisor" to the national Fiske College Guide series. She serves as an instructor for the Principals Scholars Program on the University of Illinois campus -- instructing students and their families (from surrounding high schools) on the college selection & application process. Lisa joined Uni High in 1993. While at Uni, she has received the "Teacher of the Year" award in 1995, the Yearbook Dedication in 1997, and was asked to give the commencement address for the Class of 1994. In 2000, Lisa received the CAPE (Chancellor's Academic Professional for Excellence) Award on the University of Illinois campus -- nominated for her work contributions, personal contributions, and professional contributions as an academic professional on campus. The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling awarded Mrs. Micele the "Newcomer Award" in 1997, and the "President's Service Recognition Award" for strong and consistent leadership to IACAC in 2003. Lisa received both her B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and completed a second M.A. degree in School Counseling from Lewis University. She holds a Type 73 endorsement -- earning School Counselor Certification in the state of Illinois. |
| Rachel Green — School Counselor (Students with last name: A-K) |  |
Rachel Jackson Green (rjjacksn) is the school counselor at Uni for students with last names A - K. Rachel is the club sponsor for the Asian American Media Club and the Circle of Estrogen Club at Uni. Prior to earning her graduate degree and coming to Uni, Rachel was the Prevention Education Coordinator/ Crisis Counselor at Rape Crisis Services where she facilitated prevention education programs at elementary, middle and high schools throughout Champaign (including Uni High), Ford, Piatt, and Douglas counties. Rachel incorporates the exciting consciousness-raising process of social justice education in her work as much as possible. She earned her B.A. from Eastern Mennonite University and her M.S.W. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. |
| Sarah Dewhurst — School Counselor (Students with last name: L-Z) |  |
Sarah Dewhurst (dewhurst) is a School Counselor, working with all grade levels for students with the last names L-Z. She has a M.A. from the University of Phoenix in Educational Counseling. She is certified by the state of Illinois as a school counselor, earning the Type 73 endorsement. She also has a B.S. in Special Education from Milligan College in Tennessee. Sarah is currently serving her 8th year in education, with the combination of 4 years in special education and 4 years in school counseling. Sarah came to Uni from Denver, CO where she served as a counselor in the Cherry Creek School District. She belongs to the American School Counselor Association and the Illinois School Counselor Association. |
| Ellen Lindsey — SSO Secretary and Registrar |  |
Ellen Lindsey (elindse) is the Student Services Office secretary and school registrar - certifying all official transcripts and verifying student status for "good student" discounts via insurance companies. Ellen joined the Student Services Office at Uni High in 2002. She assists students, families, counselors, administration, and faculty in the following ways:
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