PCACAC Seeks Nominations for the
Third Class of participants in
The Ann Powell Mentoring Program
The Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling
invites nominations for the third class of participants in the Ann S. Powell
Memorial Mentoring Program.
About Ann Powell
The program honors the memory of Ann Powell, Director of College Counseling
at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and a leader within PCACAC as High School
Delegate, Secretary, and President-elect before having to resign due to the
illness that ultimately took her life in 2005. Ann was a model of
professional excellence and an inspiration to all who knew her, and shortly
before her death she was presented with the Richard L. Apperson Award,
PCACAC’s most prestigious recognition, given annually to one member who best
represents the ideals of the organization. It was Ann’s expressed wish for
PCACAC to establish a program to help mentor those new to the College
Counseling profession, whether as a high school counselor or as a college
admission officer.
photo of the APMP mentees taken at the Summer Institute @ RMC. From Left
to Right, first row: Ronnie Neal, Jennifer Dowdy, Melitta Brinkley; Second
row: Alphonso Garrett, Katrina Steele,
Sarah Kemp
The Mentoring Program
The Ann S. Powell Memorial Mentoring Program is open to new college
counseling professionals (defined as fewer than five years experience) from
within the region served by PCACAC—Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia, and the District of Columbia. PCACAC hopes that this program will
serve as an outreach to counselors and schools who may not know that PCACAC
exists, and will give special consideration to counselors from schools
lacking the resources for professional growth and development.
The Ann Powell Mentoring Program is designed to enable participants to:
--grow professionally by attending regional and national conferences devoted
to college admission;
--build professional relationships and develop a support network;
--come to a deeper understanding of the college admission process;
--help students navigate the college choice and application processes more
effectively.
The Third Class of participants in the Ann Powell Mentoring Program will
begin with the 2010 PCACAC Summer Institute (late July), it includes the
PCACAC 2011 Spring Conference, and Summer Institute, 2011.
Nominations
Nominations for the program are currently being accepted until May 1,
2010. Participants will be notified by June 1, 2010. To nominate a deserving
individual with less than five years in the College Counseling profession
for the Ann Powell Mentoring Program, complete the following nomination
form.
