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My name is Shanna and I currently live in Astoria, NY with my husband and our dog, Henry.

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I received a BA in Communication Sciences & Disorders from SUNY New Paltz and a doctorate in Audiology from the CUNY Graduate Center. I currently work as an Audiologist, and do hearing tests and hearing aid fittings. I've always wanted to work with children, and in this career I don't get to as often as I'd like. I did placements in the school setting and worked very closely with school counselors. I found myself very passionate about their role in the school, so it led me to want to go into School Counseling myself!

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I really like the idea of listening to someone and helping them work through problems they may be having, as well as help them to learn about themselves and grow as individuals

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My goal is to become a school counselor. When I was in high school, I feel like guidance counselors were more focused on what classes you were taking and your test scores. I think more emphasis should be placed on helping students learn about themselves and finding what they are passionate about so they can work towards a rewarding future. When I started the program I thought I may have more interest in working with elementary students because I had more experience with younger children, but I loved working with high school students while at practicum and thought providing them with college counseling, so I would love to find a job in a high school one day.

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I would like to be someone students can turn to for more support and advice outside of academics

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I love to cook and find new recipes to try...and then of course, I love to eat whatever I've made

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I originally grew up in Long Island in a town not far from the water, so I absolutely love going to the beach as much as possible during the Summer!

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I completed my Practicum at the NYC Museum School and will be staying there for Internship I. I get to focus on both general counseling and college counseling. It's been such a great experience and I have learned a lot!

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This is my dog Henry! He is my first dog, and I got him when he was 8 weeks old. I love to take him to the park!