‘A Natural Helper’
CONNIE WILLIAMS THRIVES ON ENCOURAGING OTHERS
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Connie Williams stands for a portrait in the halls of Springdale High School on March 1. Williams has been a guidance counselor for 38 years.
Photo by Sarah Bentham
Connie Williams has been taking care of people all her life. As director of the guidance program at Springdale High School, she coordinates services for close to 2,000 students. She manages to bring a personal touch to many, impacting lives with her bright smile and upbeat attitude. “We rely on her heavily,” said David Kellogg, principal of the school since 2001. “Connie’s very student-centered, very organized, extremely task-committed. She’s one of those people who understands the big picture.” The “big picture” in her profession means helping students in a wide range of ways - in their personal and social lives, in their academic and career choices, in applying for college and in crisis management. “You never know what ...
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Our Town, Pages 13 on 03/21/2010
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