The new year has brought a sense of reflection and gratitude for being part of this group. One of the reasons that I appreciate being part of the college admissions and school counseling community is the sense of purpose, resilience, and tenacity of the individuals in these professions.

You are focused on your reason for being part of our students’ lives across Iowa and beyond. You want what is best for the people you serve, and you have a spirit of giving. Each year, as the cycle repeats itself, you face new obstacles and challenges head-on and persist through, not only to reach the goals set for your school or institution but for what is right for the students in your orbit. Finally, I appreciate that you serve your students with a determination to get them through the finish line of high school or into the doors of your institution by supporting them on the way, holding them up when they have given up on themselves, and looking at the positive. 

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