TAMUC Department of Counseling Honors Mesquite ISD School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals
The A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling honored more than 200 Mesquite ISD school counselors and mental health professionals on Friday, Dec. 9 at the K. David Belt Professional Development Center in Mesquite, Texas.
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The event is part of the department's ongoing efforts to support inclusive communities and provide professional growth opportunities through advanced degree options at A&M-Commerce.
Dr. Cephas Archie, vice president of inclusion at A&M-Commerce, expressed gratitude for the attendees' vital work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Archie encouraged the group to continue impacting students' lives and thanked the district's leadership for the enduring partnership between A&M-Commerce and Mesquite ISD.
Kristy Davis, director of counseling services for Mesquite ISD, said the district's counselors value their collaboration with A&M-Commerce.
“We appreciate the ongoing support and resources provided by A&M-Commerce, as it directly benefits our MISD students and increases their opportunities for success,” Davis said. “We look forward to partnering together for many years!”
Additional A&M-Commerce attendees included College of Education and Human Services Assistant Deans Juan Araujo and DeMarquis Hayes; counseling faculty Drs. LaVelle Hendricks, Elizabeth Hudson and Azadeh Mansour; and research assistants Sharri Sheats and Christian Standifer.
Learn more about the Department of Counseling at A&M-Commerce.