School Counselor

Nicole Walsh was born and raised in Moscow, Pa. A NEPA native, she graduated from North Pocono High School in 2011. Her educational journey began while she attended West Chester University and earned a bachelor of arts degree in English with a minor in Professional and Secondary Education in 2015. In 2018, Nicole earned her Master’s Degree from the CACREP accredited school counseling program at the University of Scranton, where she earned her Educational Specialist School Counselor K-12 certificate. At the University of Scranton, Nicole became a member of the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic & Professional Honors Society, became a mentor at the University of Success, and worked with adolescents at Children and Youth Services in Scranton, Pa.

Before working at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, Nicole completed internship experiences at the University of Scranton’s Counselor Training Center, Mid Valley Elementary Center, Scranton Preparatory School, and a long-term substitute assignment at North Pocono High School. She is a member of School Counselor’s of NEPA, American School Counseling Association, and Pennsylvania School Counselors Association. Nicole is trained in various areas, including Psychotherapy and the LGBTQ Population and Opioid Training in the Community; she also has presented at the 7th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on the topic of LGBTQ Issues in Elementary Schools.

Nicole is very excited to begin her journey with all of the students at CTCLC, and assist with their personal/social, academic, and college/career readiness needs!

My School Counseling Mission Statement:

   My mission as a school counselor is to promote equity, access, and student success in the academic, college/career, and personal/social domains.  In order to reach these successes, a school counselor must foster student growth through the combined efforts of all stakeholders, including teachers, staff, students, parents/guardians, administration, community stakeholders, and school counselors. Through this combined effort, students can embrace their future with confidence and readiness, and continue their journey as lifelong learners. A school counselor and school counseling programs should encourage students to meet their potential through individualized education planning for all students, regardless of educational and developmental ability. School counselors should provide a comprehensive school counseling program that includes opportunities for students to maximize their talents and skills through educational experiences and beyond.